Decision details

Consideration of the recommendation from the People and Health Scrutiny Committee on cost of living support.

(a)           That the funded activity for 2023-24 and the outcomes achieved, be noted.

(b)           That Cabinet agree to earmark a further £2m from Council reserves to support the continuation of a targeted programme of work to support our most vulnerable residents and to complement and address any gaps in other national and local support programmes.

(c)           That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Customer, Culture and Community Engagement, to agree the targeted programme of work in consultation with the Executive Director Corporate Development (S151) and having regard to any views and recommendations of the Place and Resources Overview Committee.

(d)           That financial support for the cost-of-living agenda be considered as part of the Council’s annual budget setting process.