The purpose of this item is to present an update on the progress of the Wiltshire Child Poverty Strategy 2014-20.
Under Part 2 of the Child Poverty Act, Local Authorities have a statutory duty to mitigate and reduce the impacts of child poverty through the production of a local needs assessment and strategy.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/09/2014
Decision due: 11 Nov 2014 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cllr Keith Humphries, Cllr Laura Mayes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education, and Skills laura.mayes@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact: Kate Blackburn, Director - Public Health (DPS) Email: Kate.Blackburn@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 716837.
Consultation process
The strategy has already undergone the required 90 day public consultation period.