Agenda item

Decisions:

1.      That £2m from the current 2021/2022 budget underspend be put into a hardship relief reserve.

2.      That the Chief Finance Officer develops a scheme to provide     targeted support to residents of the County Borough who are          hardest hit by the cost of living crisis.

Reason for Decisions:

To provide a support scheme for residents of the County Borough who are suffering financial hardship.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decision will be implemented immediately and was supported by the Chairperson of the scrutiny committee held prior to the start of this meeting.