Issue - decisions

Decision

That:

(1)  the proposed expenditure allocations as per paragraph 1.5 of this report which will be fully funded by £4,291,811.27 grant from the Household Support Fund (HSF) for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 be approved; and

(2)  the Assistant Director Communities be authorised to distribute the Household Support Fund allocated to Sefton by the UK Government in line with the plan.

Rationale and Evidence for the Recommendations

The external revenue funds need to be allocated to various projects that support households in need in Sefton in line with the criteria set out by the UK Government.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

          None