25.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services with regard to publishing a statutory proposal in respect of the fourth round of the Household Support Fund.
DECISIONS
25.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) approve the proposed use of £1,896,000 of the Household Support Fund, to provide support to households with children between 1 October 2023 – 31 March 2024; and
2) delegate to the Director of Children’s Services authority to implement the scheme.
REASONS
25.3 The scheme provides a further opportunity to extend support to households with children, households with pensioners, households with a disabled person and other vulnerable households within East Sussex who are experiencing financial challenges.