| Decision Made By: |
Councillor Mrs L Grisedale |
| Date Decision Made: |
21 October 2011 |
| Date of Publication: |
24 October 2011 |
| Decision Reference Numbers: |
Hou_9_10_11 |
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Call in period ends |
31 October 2011 at 5pm |
| Implementation date (if not called-in) |
1 November 2011 |
Notes:
- Decisions may be called-in by three elected Members from more than one political party or group who must be signatories on the document.
- Requests to call-in must be delivered to the Director of Corporate and Legal Services in writing by the date and time specified above (See Pt 4 [Scrutiny Procedure Rules] of the Constitution);
- In the absence of any call-in, decisions will come into force and may then be implemented on the expiry of 5 working days after the publication date (see above);
- Decisions marked ** may not be called-in as they were made under special urgency rules.
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To be completed by the decision maker:
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Decision Reference Number |
Hou_9_10_11 |
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Subject Matter: |
Emergency Repair Grant |
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Date Decision Made |
21 October 2011 |
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Portfolio: |
Housing |
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Decision made by: |
Councillor Mrs L Grisedale |
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Interests Declared: |
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Decision: |
It is agreed that the Council fund an emergency heating grant for vulnerable residents from the end of November until the new financial year with an initial figure of £5,000 to be taken from the existing energy efficiency budget. There will be a maximum contribution from the Council of £1,500 per application. The budget will be reviewed depending on future weather conditions and demand. It was further agreed that the approvals within the fund would be delegated to the Director of Technical Services or Head of Environmental Services.
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Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: |
Housing and Community |
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Reports and Background Papers Considered |
Report TS112-11 of the Director of Technical Services.
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Reasons for Decision |
To assist vulnerable clients to repair heating systems and burst pipes during periods of cold weather and also to minimise the risks associated with category one hazards. |
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Summary of Options Rejected: |
To not approve the emergency grants arrangements. |
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Urgent Decision not Subject to Call In |
No |
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Consent of Chairman/Vice-Chairman to Urgency |
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Portfolio holder signature |
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