Decision details

Discretionary Housing Payments Policy 2016/17

Decision Maker: The Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

It was RESOLVED :-

 

·           To approve the revised Local Discretionary Housing Payment Policy (DHP) Scheme from 4 April, 2016 for 2016/17 and subsequent years;

·           To ensure that total DHP spend for the financial year remains broadly in line with the amount allocated for the scheme by the Department for Work and Pensions(DWP);

·           To allow the Revenues and Benefits Service to withdraw the Discretionary Assistance Fund service currently provided by the DHP team.

Publication date: 14/03/2016

Date of decision: 14/03/2016

Decided at meeting: 14/03/2016 - The Executive

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