Decision details

RESOLVED:            That authority be delegated to the Revenues and Benefits Manager, in consultation with the s151 Officer and Council Leader, to decide the discretionary criteria for government Covid-19 support schemes and discounts where they:

• Are part of a central government Covid-19 support initiative,
• Are funded by central government, and
• Will be administered by the Revenues and Benefits section

Reason for Decision

To ensure decisions on discretionary criteria for Covid-19 support schemes can be made in a fair and timely manner so grants and discounts can be awarded quickly to residents and businesses in financial need.