Decision details

Policy Review: Discretionary Housing Payments Policy

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1.         To approve the revised DHP Policy.

2.         To note the reduction in Government funding.

3.         The Executive Member to write to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions highlighting the council’s concerns regarding the reduction in Government funding.

4.         No additional funds be committed for DHP expenditure until the council’s financial position is appraised.

Report author: Helen Sutton

Publication date: 31/01/2023

Date of decision: 25/01/2023

Decided at meeting: 25/01/2023 - Council

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