The purpose of the report is to request
approval from the Chief Executive to allocate the Department for
Work and Pensions (DWP) £2,419,369.23 Household Support Grant
funding for Oldham over the period 1 April 2022 to 30 September
2022. The report sets out the proposed allocation of funding across
several initiatives including food support for children and young
people over the school holiday periods and help with the cost of
fuel and essential items for pensioners and vulnerable
households.
It is important that the Council does not delay in mobilising
financial support to vulnerable residents
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/05/2022
Decision due: 9 May 2022 by Chief Executive
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources
Contact: Caroline Lee, Head of Revenues, Benefits and Business Support Email: caroline.lee@oldham.gov.uk Email: caroline.lee'oldham.gov.uk@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation with the Director of Finance and
the Director of Legal Services, alongside finance, procurement,
legal and policy officers. The Chairman of the Overview and
Scrutiny Committee has also been consulted.