176 Implementation of the Energy Rebate PDF 268 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Resources and Digital
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the implementation of the Energy Rebate and to the proposed approach for the use of the discretionary element of the scheme. |
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The alternative option to that being recommended, but which was discounted, included extending the mandatory scheme to include band E households. |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the arrangements for the implementation of the Energy Rebate Scheme be noted and endorsed. |
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That the proposals for the discretionary element of the Scheme as set out in the report and below be approved: |
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· An additional ‘top up’ payment of £20 to all residents in bands A to D who are in receipt of Council Tax Support, meaning they will have received £170 in total. |
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· A payment of £170 to all residents in bands E – H (currently 84 cases) who are also in receipt of Local Council Tax Support. |
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Any residual funding to be used as follows: |
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· Payments to be made to new occupiers of a property in band A – D who moved in after the 1 April 2022 qualifying date and who haven’t already received a payment at another address. |
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· Payments to be made to newly qualifying households following a property band change received after 1 April 2022 (e.g., where a band reduces from E to D). |
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That the Strategic Director, Resources and Digital be given delegated authority to administer the fund in line with government guidance. |
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The above decisions have been made for the following reasons: |
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To ensure allocated funds are maximised for the benefit of those households most likely to be suffering hardship as a result of the rising cost of living. |
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To administer the funds in compliance with government guidance. |