Issue - meetings

1.  It is noted that Bromley Council’s allocation for the Household Support Fund (HSF) is £1,868k.

2.  The full utilisation of this ringfenced grant, in 2022/23, as detailed in paragraph 3.8 of the report is approved.

3.   Any final changes are delegated to Chief Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Renewal, Recreation & Housing and Resources, Commissioning and Contracts Management. 

Report HPR2022/026

The Executive noted the Government announcement regarding the Household Support Fund (HSF) agreed proposals for the allocation and distribution of the HSF.

Members discussed the opportunities to reach people in need, including those in fuel poverty and dependant on pre-payment meters. Options for fuel vouchers or cards were very limited, and the Council did not have sufficient information on households in fuel poverty, but Age UK were able to assist with identifying these households. Council officers would continue to explore this.

The report had been scrutinised at the Executive, Resources and Contracts PDS Committee at its meeting on 24^th May 2022 and the Committee had supported the proposals.

RESOLVED that

(1)  It is noted that Bromley Council’s allocation for the Household Support Fund (HSF) is £1,868k.

(2)  The full utilisation of this ringfenced grant, in 2022/23, be approved as detailed in paragraph 3.8 of the report.

(3)  Any final changes be delegated to the Chief Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Renewal, Recreation & Housing and Resources, Commissioning and Contracts Management.