Decision details

That the Corporate Director of Resources, utilising the delegated powers afforded powers to the Corporate Director of Resources under Table 1 Paragraph 4 subsection D of the Council’s Constitution and in consultation with the relevant portfolio holder approves the use of Welfare Assistance Reserve to:

a) Support a proposal to allocate funding to extend the Partnership Support Officer role at DCC Grade 9 for a year until March 31, 2026;

b) Support a proposal to allocate further funding of £50,000 to enable and support membership development work via Durham Community Action on behalf of AiCD;

c) Fund the costs of these proposals from Earmarked Reserves set aside to fund Poverty Strategy and Action Plan initiatives.