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Universal Credit Delivery Partnership Agreement

Meeting: 18/01/2016 - Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee (Item 99)

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Minutes:

Matter for decision

The report considered the Delivery Partnership Agreement with the Department of Work & Pensions which was needed for the provision of services required as a consequence of the roll-out of Universal Credit.

 

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

i.             Authorised the Chief Executive to enter into these arrangements provided she was satisfied that the full terms of the agreement were acceptable.  

Reason for the Decision 

As set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Head of Revenues and Benefits.

 

The Head of Revenues and Benefits confirmed that the Council’s digital inclusion strategy targets support towards people who do not have access to a computer.   

 

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources approved the recommendations.

 

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.