That Cabinet
1. Approves the proposed allocation of the £6.945m Household Support Fund (HSF) for use between April 2023 and March 2024 as set out in the report, and subject to approval of the delivery plan by the Department of Work and Pensions, authorises the Strategic Director for Resources to implement the Fund allocations; and
2. Authorises the Strategic Director for Resources, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Climate & Culture to allocate revised funding should the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (“the Secretary of State”), in exercise of the powers conferred by section 31 of the Local Government Act 2003, make any future determinations before 31 March 2024