To inform Cabinet of the release of further specific administration funding to assist authorities in meeting the extra demand for Benefits services due to the economic downturn and to seek confirmation that this, and future additional income is earmarked solely for those purposes in line with the Cabinet decision of 29 April 2003.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 10 November 2009 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Roger Mace rmace@lancaster.gov.uk
Department: Resources
Contact: Email: rmason@lancaster.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The report seeks confirmation that additional funding from the Department of Work and Pensions for benefits administration purposes will be earmarked for those purposes only. Cabinet need to decide this for accounting purposes only.
Date for representations to be received: Not applicable.
Background papers and reason no public access: Cabinet Report 29 April 2003 and Minute 302