Issue - meetings

To agree to grant aid the provision of universal information and advice services across Cheshire East. 

Cabinet was asked to agree to grant aid the provision of universal information and advice services across Cheshire East.  The Welfare Reform Act 2012 provided for the introduction of a universal credit to replace a range of means tested benefits and tax credits and as the impact of these changes was unknown it was not possible to specify the Council’s requirements for such services to inform formal tendering process.  The provision of grant aid was, therefore, a mechanism through which the Council could ensure the continued provision of universal information and advice services during the financial year 2013/14.

RESOLVED

1.    That agreement be given to grant aid the provision of universal information and advice services across Cheshire East.

2.    That it be noted that this will be a competitive process that will invite suitably qualified organisations to apply.