Issue details
Financial Inclusion/Welfare Benefits Outturn 2025/26
This report presents the work undertaken by
City of York council and its community partners in supporting
financial inclusion in 2025/26 and the progress to date in
2026/27.
The Executive Member will be asked to review and comment on the
progress made in supporting York's residents during the ongoing
cost of living crises.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026
Decision due: 09/09/26 by Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Lead member: Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion
Lead director: Director of Finance
Department: Directorate of Finance
Contact: David Walker, Head of Customer and Exchequer Services Email: david.walker@york.gov.uk Email: david.walker@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
This paper provides the detail of welfare
support work undertaken across 2025/26 it does not require
consultation. Some of the schemes included within the paper
undertook consultation as part of the approval process.
Human Rights and Equality Assessment Completed?: Yes