Issue - decisions
Options for the Additional Provision of Financial Advice/Support Following the Introduction of Universal Credit
14/09/2017 - Options for the Additional Provision of Financial Advice/Support Following the Introduction of Universal Credit
Resolved:
That the Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health (in consultation with the Executive Leader, Finance and Performance)
(i) notes the information provided and progress made in relation to Housing Services and York Financial Assistance Scheme (YFAS) in response to the related aspects of the Council motion;
(ii) agrees to pay a one off sum of £12k to restore the drop in sessions to the end of March 2018 as detailed in the Citizen’s Advice York’s (CAY) proposal, as outlined in Option 2 of paragraph 28 of the report.
(iii) agrees that CAY’s longer term requirements be reviewed as part of the next three year SLA negotiations (2018/21).
Reason:
To fully respond to the requirements as outlined in the related Council motion as amended on 20th July 2017.