Issue details
Covid-19 Isolation Payment Policy
Purpose of Report: The Government as part of its latest package of controls to minimise the spread of covid-19 has introduced a new isolation payment for those on low income or self-employed who are unable to work from home. The policy also has an discretionary element and this paper will present the councils policy for making the payments.
The Executive Member will be asked to approve the policy for making payments.
While we always aim for items to go on the forward plan 28 days before a decision is to be made in this instance this was not possible due to the government scheme for COVID-19 Isolation Payment Policy being announced the week commencing 21 September 2020.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/09/2020
Decision due: 07/10/20 by Executive Member for Finance and Performance
Reason: While we always aim for items to go on the forward plan 28 days before a decision is to be made in this instance this was not possible due to the government scheme for COVID-19 Isolation Payment Policy being announced the week commencing 21 September
Lead member: Executive Member for Finance and Performance
Lead director: Corporate Director of Customer and Corporate Services
Department: Directorate of Customer and Corporate Services
Contact: David Walker, Head of Customer and Exchequer Services Email: david.walker@york.gov.uk Email: david.walker@york.gov.uk.
Decisions
- 07/10/2020 - Covid-19: Self- Isolation Financial Support
Agenda items
- 07/10/2020 - Decision Session - Executive Member for Finance and Major Projects Covid-19: Self- Isolation Financial Support 07/10/2020