Purpose

To consider the motion presented
to Council at its meeting on 17 April 2025 by Councillor C Bainbridge in
respect of protecting disability benefits and addressing tax burdens for
Fareham residents.

 

The detail of the motion is set
out in full in the report, along with commentary provided as background.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive considered the motion and
determines to support the motion in part by agreeing the following actions:

 

(a)  to
complete the response to the consultation as opposed to writing as Leader of
the Council, to the Secretary of State, reflecting the views set out in the
report;

 

(b)  provide
information and guidance to residents about how these changes may affect them
and what steps they can take to mitigate the impact using the actions as set
out in paragraph 18 of the report as actions within existing resources,
including encouraging residents to access the consultation of the green paper
to encourage them to respond directly; and

 

(c)  to
continue to work with local groups, as is necessary to support people.