This report seeks approval for the principle of using unallocated Disabled Facilities Grant Funding to support specific requests received from other authorities who are unable to fund an adaptation through their allocation.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2025
Decision due: 21 Sep 2025 by Leader - Portfolio Holder Strategy, Performance & Finance
Reason: To enable more grant applications to be completed across the county utilising unallocated government funding to help reduce a postcode lottery.
This report seeks approval for the principle of using unallocated Disabled Facilities Grant Funding to support specific requests received from other authorities who are unable to fund an adaptation through their allocation.
Lead director: Director- Communities and Environment
Contact: Jenny Walker, Business Manager- Public Protection Email: jenny.walker@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.