Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To provide a position statement and update on
development of the Anti-Poverty Strategy 2022-26
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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