Decision details

Approval of the proposed use of the Household Support Fund Round 5 for the period (1 October 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.

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

DECISIONS

27.2     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 as set out in the report; and

2) Delegate to the Director of Children’s Services authority to implement the plan, in collaboration with the Director of Adult Social Care and Health.

REASONS

27.3     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.