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.