Decision details

To consider outcomes from consultation undertaken and recommendations for a local scheme following transfer of the former Department of Work and Pensions discretionary provisions to Local Authorities.

(i) that approval and authorisation be given to the making and implementation of the recommended Local Welfare Assistance Scheme as set out in section 5 of this report by 31 March 2013 and utilising the non-ring-fenced government funding provision in full;

(ii)        that the findings on equalities and other impacts arising from the proposed scheme as set out in Section 5 of the report from the Deputy Director of Finance be noted;

(iii)       that authority be delegated to the Deputy Director of Finance to finalise the full scheme documentation by 31 March 2013 in accordance with the principles of the proposed Local Welfare Assistance Scheme as set out within the Director’s report.