1.  That Bromley Council’s allocation for the Household Support Fund (HSF) of £3,735,765 be noted;

2.  That the drawdown of £3,735,765 from the 2023/24 Central Contingency to the Operational Housing revenue budget be approved;

3.  That the full utilisation of this ringfenced grant, in 2023/24, as detailed in paragraph 3.9 of this report be approved; and

4.  That any final or additional changes be delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Renewal, Recreation & Housing and Resources, Commissioning & Contracts Management.

The report noted the Government announcement regarding the Household Support Fund (HSF) and set out proposals for the allocation and distribution of the HSF.

The report had been scrutinised by the Executive, Resources and Contracts PDS Committee at its meeting on 22 March 2023 and the Committee had supported the recommendations.

RESOLVED: That

1.  Bromley Council’s allocation for the Household Support Fund (HSF) of £3,735,765 be noted.

2.  The drawdown of £3,735,765 from the 2023/24 Central Contingency to the Operational Housing revenue budget be approved.

3.  The full utilisation of this ringfenced grant, in 2023/24, as detailed in paragraph 3.9 of the report be approved.

4.  It be agreed that any final or additional changes be delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Renewal, Recreation & Housing and Resources, Commissioning & Contracts Management.