To seek approval from the Executive Member, Adult Services, Health and Housing to approve the new Discretionary Housing Payment policy developed to clarify use of the limited funding.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/03/2024
Decision due: 10 May 2024 by Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing
Lead member: Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing
Lead director: Executive Director: People
Department: People
Contact: Audrey Johnson, Assistant Director: Early Help & Communities Email: audrey.johnson@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, Grainne Siggins, Executive Director People Email: grainne.siggins@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, Sharon Warner, Head of Welfare Email: sharon.warner@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: People.
Financial Impact: Due to the reduction in grant and the increasing needs, the refresh of policy is timely to ensure the grant is spent in a equitable way.