Household Support Fund (sixth iteration - October 2024 to March 2025)

October 15, 2024 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to allocate the sixth extension of the Household Support Fund, totaling over £1.2 million, to provide crisis support to vulnerable households through various initiatives including vouchers, free school meals, food aid, advice services, rent arrears support, and proactive outreach, while also delegating authority for technical amendments and expenditure adjustments.

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Purpose

The purpose of the Household Support Fund is to
provide crisis support to vulnerable households who are struggling to afford household
essentials including energy and water bills, food, and wider
essentials.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 6.30 pm on October 15, 2024

Supporting Documents

FINAL Cabinet report for Cabinet 151024.pdf
Appendix 1 - FINAL Household Support Fund 6 Policy - October 2024.pdf
Appedix 2 - FINAL HSF6 EQIA 071024.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Oct 2024