Issue details
Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026-29
To seek cabinet approval for Herefordshire
Council to take receipt of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)
grant as a programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions
(DWP) between 2026-2029. The CRF replaces the Household Support
Fund (HSF) and the Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) and will
enable Herefordshire to work collaboratively with partners and
communities at county and local levels to build long-term
resilience, cohesion, and reduce the need for crisis
support.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/01/2026
Decision due: 26 March 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet member finance and corporate services
Lead director: Acting director of adults and communities
Department: Community Wellbeing
Contact: Nikki Stroud, Talk Community Children and Families Lead Email: nikki.stroud@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Documents
- Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026-29