Decision details

To consider the future of the scheme.

[[he report is restricted by virtue of paragraph 1 (Information relating to any individual) and paragraph 2 (Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual) of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended].

Cabinet:

1.    Approved the recommendation that the Council bring the Dispersed Lifeline service to an end.

2.    Agreed that the proposed increase to the fees for 2024/25, as agreed in the Cabinet report from 5th December 2023, are not activated so that colleagues could focus on assisting customers to find an alternative supplier.

3.    Agreed a three-month notice period for bringing the service to an end, so that the Council’s customers had sufficient time to find another service and the Council could offer help and assistance where needed.