Decision details

Updated allocation of Emergency Assistance Grant Allocation.
The purpose of the report is to request Cabinet Member approval to allocate grant funding to support residents with emergency assistance and food during the COVID 19 crisis period. The report sets out the updated proposed allocation of government funding to support Oldham residents access to food and essentials.

RESOLVED - That: To allocate the Government grant funding to support residents with emergency assistance and food during the COVID 19 crisis according to proposals brought forward and endorsed by Community Bronze. 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 according to updated proposals brought forward and endorsed by Community Bronze as outlined in the table and appendices below. 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 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

This decision was made in consultation with Community Bronze.