Issue - decisions

19/11/2020 - DELEGATED AUTHORITY COVID DISCRETIONARY SCHEMES

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.