Issue details
Discretionary Housing Payment Policy Review
PDF 61 KBTo 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.