Decision details
Report on Work of the Financial Inclusion Steering Group 2015/16 and 2016/17 Update
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Decision Made
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Purpose of Report: To update progress on financial inclusion activities, as supported throughout the year by the Financial Inclusion Steering Group (FISG), including FISG funded projects, Council Tax Support, York Financial Assistance Scheme (YFAS) etc.
Members are asked to receive the report for information as per Executive decision 30 July 2015 (Annual report of the Financial Inclusion Steering Group 2014/15).
Decision:
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That the Executive agree to:- |
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Note the work of the Financial Inclusion Steering Group in 2015/16 and 2016/17 to date. |
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Approve further promotional activity, working with partners, on the wide range of support and advice through the activity of the Financial Inclusion Steering Group. |
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Reason: |
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To ensure Members are aware of Financial Inclusion activity and how related financial support is administered through Council Tax Support and York Financial Assistance Schemes to inform planning for future financial pressures relating to these schemes and to ensure that support continues to be effectively provided. |
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To ensure residents and groups are aware of financial inclusion activity and to contribute to achieving the outcomes outlined in paragraph 5 of the report. |
Report author: John Madden
Publication date: 27/01/2017
Date of decision: 26/01/2017
Decided at meeting: 26/01/2017 - Executive
Effective from: 31/01/2017
Accompanying Documents:
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