To approve:
1) The implementation of the Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme (main award) in accordance with the latest Government guidance as updated from time to time;
2) The Implementation of the Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme in accordance with the Gedling Borough Council Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Policy at Appendix 2;
3) The establishment, by virement of: (a) a Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme budget of £24,300; and (b) a Test and Trace Support Scheme administration budget of £26,000; both to be funded by Government Grant;
4) That the determination of applications for Test and Trace Support Payments, including discretionary payments, in accordance with the government guidance and the Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Policy is delegated to the Director responsible for Revenues and Welfare Support;
5) That the authority to nominate and authorise the list of officers that will undertake the eligibility checks required to process applications in order to comply with data sharing agreement requirements is delegated to the Director responsible for Revenues and Welfare Support; and
6) That the authority to amend the Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Policy as necessary, if the Government makes any alteration to its guidance, be delegated to the Director responsible for Revenues Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources and Reputation.