Decision details

The Committee considered a report on the delivery proposals for the Household Support Fund (HSF7) 2025/26.

The funding allocation for Cheshire East Council was approximately £600k less than this year, which was a 15% reduction from the previous budget. This was a nationwide reduction and had not just applied to Cheshire East.

Officers agreed to provide a breakdown of support at ward level to members outside of the meeting.

In respect of the challenges around marketing the Household Support Fund, especially in rural areas, officers agreed to provide information to Councillors on how they could refer people and the channels available to accessing the Household Support Fund.

RESOLVED: (by Majority)

The Children and Families Committee

1. Endorse the proposed delivery model of the Household Support Fund for 2025/26.

2. Delegate authority of the grant to the Executive Director of Children’s Services.