Decision - Energy Boost Council Tax Reduction - Discretion

Brighton and Hove Decided 21 Apr 2022 approved GET /api/coverage

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21 Apr 2022

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RESOLVED: That the Sub-Committee – (i) Approved the criteria set out in paragraphs 3.9 to 3.18 for making Discretionary Energy Payment decisions; (ii) Noted the creation of a donation scheme, through Third Sector partners, for residents to make donations to support households impacted by the cost of living increase.

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The assessment considers the equality impacts of delivering the government’s Energy Boost Rebate schemes to residents of Brighton & Hove. It recommends targeted support, communication and application assistance for vulnerable households, including older people, disabled people, migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and financially vulnerable families.

Recommendation

Deliver the Main Scheme and Discretionary Scheme, identify vulnerable households for discretionary support, engage voluntary-sector partners, provide assistance through Community Hub, and monitor feedback and demand after the scheme closes.

Financial impact

£594,000 government allocation for Brighton & Hove’s Discretionary Scheme; the Main Scheme provides £150 per eligible household, with no overall total stated.

Ward affected

city-wide

Stakeholders named

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Residents of Brighton & HoveOlder peopleYoung people on fixed incomesDisabled people and people with medical energy needsTrans peoplePregnant people and people on maternity leaveMigrants, refugees and asylum seekersSingle-parent familiesVoluntary-sector organisations

Next steps

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Identify vulnerable groups and applicants for discretionary support.
Communicate the scheme to eligible households, including those who do not pay by Direct Debit.
Work with voluntary-sector partners to raise awareness and support applications.
Provide application assistance through Community Hub.
Disburse all payments by 2022-11-30.
Gather officer and voluntary-sector feedback after the scheme closes to assess future demand and effective responses.

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