Decision details

To consider how the Covid Winter Grant of £208,703 would be distributed

That:

1)            the distribution of food vouchers, to a total value of £100,000 to cover the Christmas 2020 and February 2021 half-term breaks to families with children in receipt of means-tested free school meals, be approved;

2)            the distribution of up to £5,000 in total to Care Leavers to ensure that they have sufficient access to food and utilities over the winter months be approved;

3)            the distribution of the remainder of the grant through referral of families and individuals in need by voluntary sector partners (including under the umbrella of INVOLVE), other partners, and internal front-line staff into the Community Response Front Door facilitated by the Citizen’s Advice Bureau be approved;

4)            that authority be delegated to the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Children’s Services, to make decisions about the process for determination of level of support provided and means of delivery of support under 2 and 3 above, in line with guidance provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).