That the Executive Member for Finance considers the Draft Policy amendments to the Discretionary Housing Payment Policy to be implemented from April 2018.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: None Specific;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/04/2018
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A
Decision due: 14 Jun 2018 by Executive Member for Finance and Corporate Resources - Julian McGhee-Sumner
Lead member: Executive Member for Finance and Corporate Resources - Julian McGhee-Sumner
Lead director: Director of Corporate Services - Graham Ebers
Department: Business Services
Contact: Andrew Kupusarevic Email: andrew.kupusarevic@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 974 6803.
Consultation process
During the initial development of this Policy,
other Council service areas were consulted to ensure that this
scheme was complimentary to but did not overlap with any similar
provision in those service areas. The suggested amendments outlined
above do not change that position.
Provision of a revised Policy to use the specific funding provided
by Government for its intended purpose is seen as a way to maximise
support for the most vulnerable residents in the borough. This
should help mitigate or reduce calls for other statutory support
services via the Council which may otherwise result in higher costs
being faced.
Consultees
DWP DHP Guidance Manual Updated March
2018;
DWP Circular S1/2018;
Revised WBC DHP Policy;
EIA;
Reference Number: IMD 2018/24
Meeting Time: LG F4 16.00