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.