Purpose

To approve the proposed expenditure, volumes
and delivery arrangements for the Round 7 HSF in Staffordshire.
This allocation has been made by the Department for Work and
Pensions (DWP) and has defined conditions of the grant which the
proposal meets, and the allocation needs to be fully spent by 31st
March 2026.

To also approve the continuation of the procurement for Hemingways
VEX digital rewards voucher system which facilitates the eVouchers
directly to families and the commission of a grant award to a third
party to make the utility payments direct to the utility
companies.