Our Discretionary Housing Payment policy reflects the Department for
Works and Pensions formal guidance providing the administration framework
associated with the application, criteria, assessment and awarding principles
established to provide when applicable, some additional financial support to
eligible residents.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2023
Decision due: 3 Oct 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance, Commercial and Capital Strategy
Lead director: Executive Director, Corporate Development - Section 151 Officer
Contact: Katie Hale, Head of Revenues and Benefits Email: katie.hale@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.