Decision details

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To note that Brent’s allocation for the Household Support Fund (HSF) for the period 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024 was £2,781,222.28.

(2)    To approve the proposed approach for allocating and distributing the HSF as set out in paragraphs 3.10 to 4.14 of the report.

(3)    To approve the proposed approach whereby the Corporate Director, Partnerships, Housing and Residents Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Culture will exercise authority to establish and modify detailed eligibility criteria regarding the Household Support Fund grant scheme as may be necessary to enable appropriate allocation of funding in accordance with (2) above.

(4)    To approve the proposed approach whereby the Corporate Director, Partnerships, Housing and Residents Services in consultation with Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Culture has the authority to amend the Council’s eligibility criteria during the lifetime of this Household Support Fund extension period if necessary for the reasons detailed in paragraph 3.6 of the report, subject to the parameters set by the Department for Work and Pensions in its Determination and Guidance.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 4 June 24