Decision details

RESOLVED:

(KEY DECISION)

That the Executive:

a)    Approved the funding of school holiday food vouchers for the 2022 Easter school holiday period at a cost of £306,000, from the ‘Household Support Grant’ received from central government for the purpose of providing financial support to vulnerable families during the pandemic.

b)    Approved the provision and funding of school holiday food vouchers for the 2022 May half-term period, at a cost of £153,000 from the ‘Household Support Grant’ received from central government for the purpose of providing financial support to vulnerable families during the pandemic, or if these funds have been fully used, that the May half term funding is met from the Council’s Covid reserve (which will be renamed ‘risk reserve’ next financial year’).

Reasons for Decisions:–

·         Customers will receive the maximum benefit from the option proposed and it will provide support to financially disadvantaged residents of North Northamptonshire during school holiday periods.

·         The recommendation is consistent with previous decisions taken by the Council.

·         Use of the ‘Household Support Grant’ for this purpose is compliant with the terms of the grant.