Decision details

Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund for the period (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026) for the spend on children and families.  A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Adult Social Care for the spend of this fund on adults.

50.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children's Services.

DECISIONS

50.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Approve the proposed plan for the use of funding from the Household Support Fund to provide support to households with children in East Sussex in 2025-26 as set out in the report; and

2) Delegate to the Director of Children’s Services authority to implement the scheme for the Children’s Services part of the Fund.

REASONS

50.3     The announcement of an extension to the Household Support Fund scheme provides an opportunity to support households with children, households with pensioners, households with a disabled person and other vulnerable households within East Sussex who are experiencing financial challenges and will be welcomed by partners.

50.4     The report sets out an overall approach to allocating the Fund in East Sussex which builds on the successful delivery of previous years and enables East Sussex County Council to ensure the Fund is administered effectively and efficiently in the forthcoming year from 1 April 2025.