Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
An extension to the Household Support Fund has recently been announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Associated grant funding from the Department for Work and Pensions is being provided for a further six months from 1 April 2024. The report provides details of the proposed approach and updates the governance arrangements.
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of Standing Order C18 have been complied with.
The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.
The decision be implemented immediately for the purposes of Standing Order C27(3) as any delay could adversely affect the execution of the county council's responsibilities. The reason for this was to expedite implementation of the decision as there was an expectation that the scheme is implemented from 1 April 2024, providing support to some of the most vulnerable households in Lancashire.
Reason Key: Expenditure or Savings > £2,200,000;
Corporate Priorities : Caring for the vulnerable;
Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);
Contact: Clare Platt Email: clare.platt@lancashire.gov.uk.
Date of decision: 11/04/2024