Decision details

Allocation of DEFRA Emergency Assistance Grant

RESOLVED - That:To allocate the Government grant funding to support residents with emergency assistance and food during the COVID 19 crisis, adopt the proposed governance process for managing and monitoring the scheme including development of more detailed procedures pre-mobilisation. This will assist in supporting rapid deployment of activity during a critical period for Oldham to support vulnerable residents to stay safe.

Option 1 - To allocate the Government grant funding to support residents with emergency assistance and food during the COVID 19 crisis, adopt the proposed governance process for managing and monitoring the scheme including development of more detailed procedures pre-mobilisation. This will assist in supporting rapid deployment of activity during a critical period for Oldham to support vulnerable residents to stay safe.
Option 2 - Not to allocate the Government Grant as set out in this report. This will mean that the proposals set out in this report will not go ahead limiting the ability of the Council to support vulnerable residents during the COVID crisis.
Option 3 -

Option 2 - Not to allocate the Government Grant as set out in this report. This will mean that the proposals set out in this report will not go ahead limiting the ability of the Council to support vulnerable residents during the COVID crisis.

Consultation was carried out through the Community Bronze group.