Decision details

Note by Clerk: The Chairman agreed to add this matter to the agenda as an urgent item of business.  In addition, in accordance with The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000) (Regulation 16), the Leader of the Council has sought the approval of the Chairman of the Prosperous Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the Key Decision to be taken.

Reasons for the Decision – To consider the proposed expenditure and delivery arrangements for the Household Support Fund in Staffordshire which is required to be fully spent by 31st March 2022.

Decision – (a) That the anticipated receipt of £5,506,547.99 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), in relation to the Household Support Fund (HSF) be acknowledged.

(b) That the proposals for the usage of the HSF be approved.

(c) That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, in consultation with the Deputy Chief Executive and Director for Families and Communities, to decide the eligibility criteria for distribution of the HSF in Staffordshire, and to take all other subsequent decisions to ensure that this support gets to those who need it as quickly as possible.

(d) That it be acknowledged that the delegation to the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People includes authorising the County Council to enter required contractual arrangements with Partners and Providers where required to deliver the HSF in Staffordshire.