Decision details

Discretionary Housing Payments Policy 2017-2018

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

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:

RESOLVED

 

1.     That the Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) Policy for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 be approved.

 

2.     That it be approved that during the forthcoming budget process consideration will be given to any additional funding required for 2018-2019 to supplement the earmarked Welfare Reform Reserve.

 

3.     That the Head of Finance and Governance Services be given delegated authority, following consultation with the Cabinet member for Finance and Governance Services, to make minor amendments to the DHP policy.

Report author: Mrs Marlene Rogers

Publication date: 05/10/2017

Date of decision: 03/10/2017

Decided at meeting: 03/10/2017 - Cabinet

Effective from: 12/10/2017

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