Issue details

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) Policy

The Executive Member for Economic Development and Finance approves the draft Policy amendments to be implemented from 22 April 2016.

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: None Specific;

Decision due: 22 Apr 2016 by Executive Member for Finance - Oliver Whittle

Lead member: Anthony Pollock anthony.pollock@wokingham.gov.uk

Lead director: Graham Ebers

Contact: Nicky Thomas Email: nicky.thomas@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 974 6590.

Consultees

Director – Finance and Resources

No major changes to policy that required public consultation. Changes include updating of roles, financial years, finances/funding. Director and Head of Service have reviewed policy changes and had the opportunity to comment on.

Monitoring Officer

Made aware but no specific comments

Leader of the Council

“I fully support these updated proposals.”

 

Reference Number: IMD 2016/18

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • DWP DHP Guidance Manual February 2016;  
  • DWP Circular S1/2016;  
  • Revised WBC DHP Policy