Decision - Save the Winter Fuel Payment
Decision maker
Council
Report author
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Published
23 Jan 2025
Reference
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the council's own words, unedited1) That the petition is noted.
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The council received a petition signed by 1,266 people calling for the Prime Minister to reverse restrictions on the Winter Fuel Payment and conduct a full impact assessment. The petition argued that the changes could increase fuel poverty among older and disabled residents and place additional pressure on adult social care services.
Recommendation
That the petition is noted.
Financial impact
None stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Full Council
Date in document
19 Dec 2024
Stakeholders named
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Older residentsDisabled residentsPensionersAdult social care servicesThe petitioners
Next steps
parsed- The lead petitioner will present the petition at the council meeting.
- Councillors will debate the petition for 15 minutes.
- The relevant Cabinet Member will respond and move a proposed response.
- The council will formally vote on the recommendation.
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