Issue - meetings

To update on work to support the cost of living crisis.

Members received a report on the work undertaken by the welfare support team, including the key achievements, workstreams and performance trends in response to the cost of living crisis.

Members thanked officers for their work on this supporting hardship within the Borough.

It was moved by Councillor Mullaney, seconded by Councillor Bray and

                    RESOLVED –

(i)              That members acknowledged and endorsed the extensive work undertaken by the team supporting residents of the Borough affected by the cost of living crisis.

(ii)             That members acknowledged the increase in demand upon services due to the cost of living crisis.

(iii)           That members recognised the importance of the service to residents in any future Local Government reorganisation structure.