Agenda and decisions

Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I Bill Hinds, Lead Member for Finance and Support Services, in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution do hereby:

Approve the extension of the qualifying age under the current Care Leaver Council Tax Discount Scheme to a Care Leavers 25^th birthday

The Reasons are: To ensure the scheme compliments the extension to the  council’s corporate parenting responsibilities  .

Options considered and rejected were: Not to extend the scheme.

Assessment of Risk: Looked after children and young people are amongst the most vulnerable groups in our community. As corporate parent, the council has a responsibility to improve their ongoing life chances which includes supporting them to transition into adult life.

The source of funding is Collection Fund.

Legal Advice obtained . Yes

Financial Advice obtained . Yes

Procurement Advice obtained . N/A

Contact Officer:  Penny Higgins               Tel No 0161 793 3108

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*           This decision was published on  _8 August 2019_                                              .

*           This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on _15 August 2019_                                       unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.