Issue details

Cost of Living Funding Strategy

This report sets out the council’s Cost of Living Funding Strategy for 2024/25 including the allocation of Household Support Fund grant. The Cost-of-Living programme underscores the Council's ongoing commitment to building a resilient and supportive community, ensuring that no resident is left behind. The Council is investing £6.8m across last year and this year in Cost-of-Living support, continuing to deliver a comprehensive range of support to residents including low-income older residents who have been impacted by the rise in everyday living costs, as well as other priority households and individuals.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/12/2024

Report access: Open;

Report Type: Key Decision;

Decision due: February 2025 by Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Community Safety

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Community Safety

Department: Corporate Sevices

Contact: Matthew Sales Email: matthew.sales@lbhf.gov.uk, Bathsheba Mall Email: Bathsheba.Mall@lbhf.gov.uk.