Decision details

That the transfer of responsibility for Local Welfare Provision to the London Borough of Bromley be noted.

That the content of the Local Welfare provision (Bromley Welfare Fund) scheme be approved as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

That the scheme be known as the Bromley Welfare Fund.

That the Equality Impact Assessment be agreed.

That the two year fixed-term appointment of a System Administrator/review Officer be approved.

That performance be reported as part of the benefits Monitoring Report.

The Government has transferred provision for local welfare from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to local authorities. Detailed proposals to implement the changes in Bromley have been drawn up. The scheme closely resembles that operated by the DWP, but will be reviewed to ensure that it reflects the needs and pressures of people in Bromley.