That, to support
Dorset Council residents who were hardest hit by the current cost-of-living
crisis, the proposed activity and funding from council reserves be approved.
Reason for the
decision
Extensive support has been provided to Dorset Council residents over recent months to help them cope with the impact of rising prices, particularly affecting energy bills, fuel, food, and housing costs.
The proposed support should be seen as a preventative intervention that aimed to help households, families and individuals avoid falling into deeper crisis which could lead to consequences such as homelessness, debt, mental illness and so on.