14 Urgent Item- Household Support Fund Verbal Update
The Chair has authorised the addition of this item to the agenda for the following reason:
To remind Committee members of a decision made at this Committee on 17 January 2023 in relation to the Household Support Fund Phase 3.
Minutes:
The Committee considered a verbal update on the Household Support Fund Phase Four. The Deputy Chief Executive explained that this phase was slightly different to previous rounds as it covered an entire year (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 inclusive). Spelthorne Borough Council received an allocation of funding through Surrey County Council from Central Government which totalled £413,000. As previously agreed by this committee at its meeting on 17 January 2023, the process of allocating funding had progressed, with £379,000 paid out to households in need. At this point, there was now £33,541 remaining in the general allocation pot, which would now be applied through working with the Disabled Facilities Grants team, identifying children with disabilities and those using extensive motorised equipment by the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of this Committee.
The Committee resolved to note the verbal update.
Meeting ended at 22:23.