Issue - meetings

Report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health

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

DECISIONS

23.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Approve the proposed plan for the use of the Household Support Fund extension in East Sussex (1 October 2024 – 31 March 2025), as set out in the report; and

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

REASONS

23.3     The announcement of an extension to the Household Support 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.