Decision details

Cost of Living Action Plan 2025-26

Decision Maker: Leader - Portfolio Holder Strategy, Performance & Finance, Portfolio Holder - Housing

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the activity under the Cost-of-Living Action Plan for 2025-26.

Decision:

1.      That an additional £30k is allocated to the Cost-of-Living budget from the Housing Revenue Account current year efficiency savings

 

2.      That the activity at Section 2 is approved for 2025-26

 

3.      That any underspend during the year within a project can be distributed amongst the pre-agreed projects to enhance delivery

 

Reasons for the decision:

To continue to support residents through the challenges presented by the Cost-of Living pressures.

Alternative options considered:

The activities proposed have been collated based on feedback from staff on the front line of service delivery, including those working with directly with residents and with community and voluntary groups e.g. food clubs.

 

Publication date: 15/04/2025

Date of decision: 15/04/2025

Effective from: 23/04/2025

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