DECISION

1.            To note the update on the impact of welfare reform in the borough in section 4.

2.            To note the action taken to support residents through welfare reform, including the provision of financial support (section 5).

3.            To note the CESI report and recommendations (section 7)

4.            To agree the development of the approaches outlined (section 8)

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES (C. HOLME)

(Service Head for Corporate Strategy and Equality (L. Russell)