To seek cabinet approval of the Discretionary
Housing Payment Policy, which has been revised for 2017/18 and
2018/19 to take account of the roll out of Universal Credit across
the District from April 2018. It is intended that this Policy will
assist the Council in setting aside appropriate funds to support
the Scheme as the effect of Welfare Reform continues to affect
residents of the District.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/08/2017
Decision due: 3 Oct 2017 by Cabinet
Contact: Mrs Marlene Rogers, Benefits and Systems Support Manager Email: mrogers@chichester.gov.uk.