Allocations of grant funding continue to be made consecutive to the initial Covid Winter Grant launched in 2020 in response to the announcement by Central Government on 8 November 2020, and subsequent Covid Local Support Grant. The funding is provided for by the DWP to provide direct assistance to vulnerable households and children.
That the Section 151 Officer approve new arrangements for the disbursement of awards to Middlesbrough residents during the period that the Council is to be further funded for, to 31 March 2022.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/11/2021
Decision due: 5 Nov 2021 by Director of Finance
Contact: Ian Wright Email: ian_wright@middlesbrough.gov.uk Email: ian_wright@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
Delegated Authority relied upon: Following approval at the Individual Executive Meeting on the 2 December 2020, delegated authority to approve modifications to the Winter Grant Payment and Financial Assistance and Advice Support Payment was given to the Section 151 Officer.