Decision details

Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund for 2025 -2026. A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability.

34.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health.

DECISIONS

34.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Approve the proposed plan for the use of the Household Support Fund in East Sussex in 2025-26 as set out in paragraphs 2.7 – 2.14 of the report; and

2) Delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health and the Director of Children’s Services the authority to implement the scheme including detailed allocation decisions of the final allocation of the delivery partner element (confirmed to be £3,217,220.88).

REASONS

34.3     The announcement of an extension to the Fund 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.

34.4     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 1st April 2025.