Issue details
Planned Prevention - Using the HSF
A decision on the use of the Household Support Fund (HSF) to build resilience in communities by investing in preventative projects and infrastructure. This work sits under the Poverty Reduction strategy/Board.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/02/2025
Decision due: Not before 17th Apr 2025 by Strategic Director, People
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing
Lead director: Strategic Director, Place
Contact: James Hunt, Head of Housing Strategy Email: james.hunt@havering.gov.uk.
Consultation process
All relevant business partners will be consulted.
The HSF has previously been used to achieve the outcomes of the Poverty
Reduction strategy (PRS). The board that is responsible for its delivery is made up of Council departments, the NHS, Charities, Community Groups and volunteers. Residents who currently use aspects of the services delivered by the PRS will also be consulted. Havering is part of a working group of other Boroughs, London Councils and the Mayor's office which focuses on tackling poverty.