Decision details

Anti-Poverty Strategy - Position Statement

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To provide a position statement and update on development of the Anti-Poverty Strategy 2022-26

Decision:

That:

 

1)               progress in development of the Anti-Poverty Strategy be recognised;

 

2)               the extensive work completed since Covid-19 to support those in poverty across the Borough, much of which has been done by, or in partnership with the voluntary and community sector be acknowledged; and

 

3)               the provision of £500k from the Local Council Tax Support Schemes Grant be agreed with immediate effect to support further development and delivery of the initiatives being developed as part of the Strategy.  Any future funding that is required to deliver the Strategy will be taken back to a future meeting of the Executive.

Wards Affected: None Specific;

Declarations: None

Dispensations: None

Reference Number: WBC1267

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Public consultation is underway with the VCS and Town / Parish Councils also being engaged

Contact: Mark Gwynne Email: mark.gwynne@wokingham.gov.uk.

Report author: Mark Gwynne

Publication date: 07/03/2022

Date of decision: 07/03/2022

Decided at meeting: 07/03/2022 - Executive

Effective from: 16/03/2022

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