To approve the proposed expenditure, volumes
and delivery arrangements for the Household Support Fund, Education
Support Fund in Staffordshire. This allocation has been made by the
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and has defined conditions
of the grant which the proposal meets, and the allocation needs to
be fully spent by 31st March 2024.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2023
Delegated Function: Specific Delegation to Cabinet Member;
Decision due: 24 Mar 2023 by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead director: Director for Children and Families
Department: Other
Consultees
Cllr Mark Sutton
Delegated Power: Cabinet held on 18/02/22 agreed to : Delegates authority 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 delivery and 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. This includes any decisions in respect of extensions to the Scheme or additional funding, ensuring Cabinet are fully briefed on any such extensions or spending.