DECISION SESSION - EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR FINANCE, PERFORMANCE, MAJOR PROJECTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION
MEETING HELD IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND EDUCATION (FOR AGENDA ITEM 4 WELFARE BENEFITS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION OUTTURN REPORT 2023/24)
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session - Executive Member For Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality And Inclusion held on Thursday, 19 September 2024. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
Members are reminded that, should they wish to call in a decision, notice must be given to Democracy Support Group no later than 4pm on the fifth working day after this meeting.
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4. Welfare Benefits and Financial Inclusion Outturn Report 2023/24
Resolved: That;
1. The details of the report with regard to providing support to residents during the ongoing cost of living crisis is noted.
2. The capping of the monthly spend from YFAS and reduction in individual awards to ensure the council can continue to provide emergency support to the end of the 2024/25 financial year is noted.
3. Any decision-making relating to any extended or new Household Support Fund requirements is delegated to the Director of Finance.
Reason: To ensure councillors, residents and stakeholder groups are aware of the ongoing financial inclusion activity across the city. The use of associated funding including cost of living support and their impacts.
5. Application for Community Right to Bid under the Localism Act 2011
Resolved: That approval be given to the renewal of the listing of:
(i) The Golden Ball, 2 Cromwell Road, York;
(ii) The Blue Bell Public House, 53 Fossgate, York; and
(iii) Hurst Hall Community Centre, Border Road, Strensall Camp, York.
as Assets of Community Value (ACV) for the reasons outlined within this report.
Reason: To ensure the Council meets its legislative obligations (pursuant to the Localism Act 2011 and the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012) and promotes community access to community facilities.