Issue - decisions

Resolved:

That the Executive agree to:-

(i)

Note the work of the Financial Inclusion Steering Group in 2015/16 and 2016/17 to date.

(ii)

Approve further promotional activity, working with partners, on the wide range of support and advice through the activity of the Financial Inclusion Steering Group.

Reason:

(i)

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. 

(ii)

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.