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Request for approval to award additional Disabled Facilities Grant funding in exceptional circumstances

To seek approval to award an exceptional discretionary top-up Disabled Facilities Grant to fund essential adaptations to support a severely disabled child (exempt report at appendices by virtue of paragraphs 1 and 2).

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Yes - by virtue of paragraphs 1 and 2 of schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972 - sharing confidential personal medical information to facilitate the decision being requested

Decision due: Not before 20 Jun 2025 by Portfolio Holder for Housing

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Housing

Lead director: Executive Director Place & Regeneration

Department: Housing Services

Contact: Nicola Riley, Interim Executive Director Neighbourhood Services Email: nicola.riley@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221724, Richard Smith, Head of Housing Email: richard.smith@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221640.

Reason No Public Access: Yes - by virtue of paragraphs 1, 2, & 3 of schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972

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