| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| SH 08/035 |
Disabled Facilities Grants |
The report of the Director of Health and Housing updated Members on the changes to the Disabled Facilities Grants from 22 May 2008. The impact the changes would have, particularly on the DFG funding, and the need for re-profiling of the budget to meet future need for major adaptations for people with disabilities were outlined. Members welcomed the changes to the DFG programme particularly if it helped to reduce the inequalities in the process. The Chairman reminded the Advisory Board that these were mandatory grants and the changes scheduled from 22 May 2008 would not change this mandatory duty. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the changes to the Disabled Facilities Grant programme proposed for May 2008 and in the future be noted; (2) the placing of a charge on owner-occupied properties where the cost of the DFG exceeds £5,000, up to a maximum of £10,000, for a period of 10 years be endorsed; and (3) the Capital Plan be amended to reflect the increased allocation of Government grant in 2008/09 as explained in paragraph 1.4 of the report. *Referred to Cabinet |