Issue - decisions

Resolved: That approval be given to:

a)   Extending the Winter Grants scheme through to 16^th April 2021 with an estimated additional cost to the council of approx. £5k above the £200k set out in Februarys report and as set out at Table 2.

b)   Limit the April Winter Support Grant payments to 16^th April rather than a full monthly payment as set out at paragraph 11.

c)   Delegate any decision to spend above the revised £205k to the councils section 151 officer in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance & Performance as set out at paragraph 13.   

Reason:     To provide financial support to the city’s most financially vulnerable residents through the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.