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 Adults.  A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability for the spend of this fund on children.

51.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health regarding the proposed use of the Household Support Fund.

DECISIONS

51.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Approve the proposed plan for the use of the Fund in East Sussex in 2024 as set out in the report; and

2) Delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health authority to implement the scheme including detailed allocation decisions of the final allocation of the delivery partner element (£1,544,284).

REASONS

51.3     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.