The current Non-residential Banded Contributions scheme is long-standing (since July 1999) and has been reviewed annually with public consultation as part of the review process when there was an above-inflationary increase in the proposed contribution rates. The current rates were approved by Cabinet Resources Panel in 2015. There was no review in 2016 as relevant social security benefits (the income from which most customers make their contribution) were frozen.
Approval is sought to undertake a public consultation from June to August 2017 (with a further outcome report to Cabinet Resources Panel on 3rd October 2017) as part of this year’s review of non-residential contributions. It is proposed that the Council change from a Banded Contributions scheme to a system of full financial assessment under the provisions of the Care Act 2014.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/04/2017
Decision due: 19 Jul 2017 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adults
Lead director: David Watts
Department: People
Contact: Helen Winfield, Head of Community Financial Support Email: helen.winfield@wolverhampton.gov.uk Tel: 01902 555351.