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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.

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