Decision details

COVID Local Support Grant

Reference: D54047

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Director of Children and Families agreed to;
a) Accept the £667,660 COVID Local Support Grant funding from the Department for Work and Pensions.
b) Agree for the COVID Local Support Grant funding to be principally used to provide meals for children eligible for free school meals and children living in low income households over May 2021 half term. For the remaining funding to be used to support vulnerable families and individuals with the costs of food, fuel and essential items.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Joanna Rowlands, Financial Inclusion Manager 0113 37 89219 Email: Jo.Rowlands@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 30/04/2021

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