Decision details

Members were advised of the rollout of Universal Credit in the Borough and the Council’s responsibilities under the proposed Partnership Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions. It was moved by Councillor Lynch, seconded by Councillor Bray and

RESOLVED –

(i)            Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive to sign off the final Partnership Agreement;

(ii)          The approach by the Council for delivery of its responsibilities contained within the Partnership Agreement be approved;

(iii)         The creation of a twelve-month temporary post within the housing service to minimise the impact of Universal Credit on the HRA rental stream be approved;

(iv)         A supplementary income budget of £32,940 and a supplementary expenditure budget of up to £28,712 be approved.