Decision details

Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund Round 5 for the period (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025) for the spend on children and families.  A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health for the spend of this fund on adults.

49.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services updating on the announcement of the latest round of the Household Support Fund and to agree to the distribution a proportion of the grant funding.

DECISIONS

49.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Approve the proposed spend of £615,000 of the Fund for the allocation of food vouchers to eligible free school meal pupils for the 2024 Easter holidays; and

2) Delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to implement the scheme on the terms set out in the report.

REASONS

49.3     The Fund enables the Council to provide support to vulnerable East Sussex residents including children and families who are struggling financially.