Issue details

Allocation of the Household Support Fund

Approval for the allocation and implementation of the Household Support Fund allocated to BCP Council.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommmend Forward to Council

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2021

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The Council has been awarded £2.6m funding via the government to support families and households with food and energy bill support from now until April 2022. There is a need for immediate implementation but due to the funding amount it needs sign off by Cabinet and Council.

Decision due: 27 Oct 2021 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Covid Resilience, Public Health and Education (to 01/11/2021)

Lead director: Chief Operations Officer

Contact: Cat McMilan, Communities Manager Email: cat.mcmillan@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

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  • Allocation of the Household Support Fund