Decision details

Decision(s) taken:

To approve the revised framework for Discretionary Self-Isolation Payments.

Decision of:

Strategic Director 2 (Suzanne Hemmingway)

Decision ref:

Date of decision:  

2020/OfficerUrgency/SR/17

4 December 2020

Matter for Decision:

To establish revised criteria for entitlement to Discretionary Self-Isolation Payments (above prescribed requirements) to enable awards to be made from 12 October 2020.

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

Other options rejected are included in the briefing paper.

Reason(s) for the decision including any background papers considered:

An urgent decision under paragraph 2 of section 9, Council Procedure Rules was necessary as there are no meetings of Strategy and Resources Committee within a reasonable timeframe and taking into account the current national situation it is unclear when this could be possible.  Document Officer Urgent Decision 4.12.2020 Revised - Discretionary Self-Isolation Payments - Cambridge Council

Conflicts of interest and dispensations granted by the Chief Executive:

None.

Other Comments:

The Chief Executive and Executive Councillor were consulted prior to the decisions taken. 

There are be budgetary implications as Cambridge City Council has been given funding to administer and pay these awards.

Contact for further information:

Suzanne Hemmingway, Strategic Director 01223 457461  Suzanne.Hemingway@cambridge.gov.uk