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Status:
Implemented
Title:
Supporting Colchester Residents Hit by the Cost of Living Crisis
Details:

Motion J

 

Proposer: Councillor Fox

 

This Council notes: 
 
Colchester residents are being hit by a cost of living crisis caused by a reduction in support and rising costs including energy prices. 
At the beginning of the pandemic, the government recognised that Universal Credit did not cover the essentials.  
The £20 uplift has been a lifeline for households across our Borough including those with children, carers and people with disabilities. 40% of claimants are in work. 
Colchester has 24.6% of children living in poverty according to figures published in March 2021 by DWP/HMRC.
The award-winning work of our council staff who have supported residents throughout the Covid-19 pandemic including through grants, Local Council Tax Support Scheme and Discretionary Housing Payments.
 
This Council believes that: 

The UK government should retain the £20 increase to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit.  
Any reduction in benefit will see a huge increase on services such as, food banks.  Latest figures from Colchester Foodbank show they issued nearly 14.000 parcels to residents including more than 6,000 to children in the last year. 
 
This Council requests that:  

Group Leaders write jointly to Colchester’s three MPs to lobby government to retain the £20 increase
Cabinet ensure that Colchester Borough Council’s Welfare Benefits Team and Colchester Borough Homes’ Financial Inclusion Team are funded to meet the demands of people in need 
Cabinet continues to support organisations helping the most vulnerable including Colchester Foodbank, Citizens Advice, Community360, Munch Club and other holiday hunger projects 

 

As the motion relates to a non-executive matter, it will be debated and determined at the meeting.

 

Implementation Date (not before):
Wed 20 Oct 2021
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Include Item on Forward Plan:
No
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Is the Decision Maker Aware of the Decision:
Yes
Decision Type:
Committee
Decision Maker:
Council
Is the Head of Services Aware of the Decision:
Yes
Is a Key Decision:
No
Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
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Date & Time CreatedUser Full NameStatus DescriptionDetails
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08/10/2021 14:45:04Richard CliffordBusiness Item Created 
08/10/2021 14:45:04Richard CliffordCommittee AddedCouncil
08/10/2021 14:45:04Richard CliffordMeeting Added20/10/2021 6:00PM
08/10/2021 14:45:11Richard CliffordStatus ChangedDecision Proposed [2]
08/10/2021 15:04:52Richard CliffordGeneral Details Edited 
12/10/2021 11:37:57Richard CliffordGeneral Details Edited 
12/10/2021 11:47:09Richard CliffordGeneral Details Edited 
22/11/2021 11:21:14Richard CliffordStatus ChangedImplemented [7]

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