Decision details

Following the authorisation of the Crisis and Resilience fund “day 1” offer in March Cabinet, this paper seeks authorisation for the next iteration of support projects as part of the programme.

That:

(a)           Interim governance of the Crisis and Resilience Fund programme be provided through the Communities and Prevention Delivery Board, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Health, Prevention and Communities and the Cabinet Member for Housing.

(b)           An annual report on Crisis and Resilience Fund spend and impact be presented to the People and Health Scrutiny Committee.

(c)           The proposals set out in Appendix 2 of the Cabinet report of 28 July 2026, for the allocation of Crisis and Resilience Fund funding to the resilience services and projects identified, be agreed.

Reason for the decision

To provide clear interim governance and decision-making for the Crisis and Resilience Fund through the Communities and Prevention Delivery Board, as part of the council’s senior leadership delivery arrangements.