Cost-of-Living Support Update

June 25, 2025 Finance, Policy and Resources Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to note the ongoing cost of living support for residents and businesses, the allocation of £3.9m from the Council's Emergency Funding Reserve, the spend for Tranche 6 of the Household Support Fund, the updated proposals for Household Support Fund Tranche 7, and proposals for the future of the Cost of Living Programme.

Full council record
Purpose

This report provides an update on the
Council’s support for residents during the cost of living
crisis.

Content

RESOLVED:
 
The Committee resolved to:
 
a) Note the continued response of the Council
to help residents and businesses through the ongoing cost of living
crisis;
 
b) Note the allocations of £3.9m from
the Council’s Emergency Funding Reserve;
 
c) Note the spend for Tranche 6 of the
Household Support Fund, as outlined in section 7;
 
d) Agree the updated proposals for Household
Support Fund Tranche 7, as outlined in section 8;
 
e) Agree proposals for the future of the
Cost of Living Programme as outlined in
section 9;
 

Supporting Documents

9 Cost of Living Support.pdf
9 Appendix 2 - Cost of Living.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date25 Jun 2025