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Update on the use of Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) to support those affected by Welfare Reforms.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/02/2017
Decision due: 20 Mar 2017 by Executive Councillor for Transformation
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Transformation
Lead director: Strategic Director (DE)
Department: Revenues and Benefits
Contact: Naomi Armstrong, Benefit Manager Email: Naomi.Armstrong@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: Requested for pre-scrutiny by Councillors Bick and Cantrill.
Background Information: DHP supports people claiming housing benefit who are struggling to pay their rent. This report provides an update and a recommendation to carry forward (2017/18) any unspent DHP budget.
