The relevant decision maker is determined by the intended use of the allocated funds. The Council may be required to comply with a number of conditions set out in the terms of the grant which may mean decisions need to be taken quickly due to the need to provide timely financial support related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Members will be consulted or advised of planned decisions with as much notice as can be provided.
As part of the government’s response to the pandemic the council received, in the local government finance settlement, a council tax support grant intended to support councils to deal with the impact of the pandemic on council tax income.
This report sets out the proposal to use £3 million of this grant to support proposed council tax hardship schemes across the West Sussex districts and boroughs.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2021
Decision due: Between 25 February 2021 and 25 February 2022 by Cabinet Member for Finance
Lead member: Councillor Jeremy Hunt jeremy.hunt@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact: Katharine Eberhart, Director of Finance and Support Services Email: katharine.eberhart@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 22682.
Consultation process
Representations can be made via the officer contact.
Democratic Services Contact: Erica Keegan Tel: 033 022 26050
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