Issue details

Household Support Fund

This report outlines proposed indicative spend of a further extension to the government’s the Household Support Fund (£3,049,345.09), which is available to support those most in need with the cost of food, energy (heating, cooking, lighting), water bills (including sewerage) and other essentials.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/06/2022

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Funding has been provided by Central Government to support those most in need with the cost of food, energy (heating, cooking, lighting), water bills (including sewerage) and other essentials and the decision therefore must be taken as soon as possible to enable the grant funding to be allocated.

Decision due: Not before 27th Jun 2022 by Director of Resources

Lead director: Director of Resources

Contact: Michael B Fisher, Head of Revenues & Benefits Email: michaelfisher@wirral.gov.uk.