Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Assistant Chief Executive, the Corporate Director, Resources and the Corporate Director, Regeneration and Economic Development which outlined how the Council is responding to welfare reform and poverty issues in the County (for copy see file of minutes). 

Cabinet members welcomed the paper which provided more detailed information to previous reports as the scope of the welfare reform work had been broadened.  They noted the measures being taken and were extremely concerned at the effect that the government’s agenda was having on residents in County Durham.  The Authority would continue to help as many residents as it could, and would continue to monitor the position.

Resolved:

That the recommendation contained in the report be approved.