Social Value Ideas for Salford City Council

Household Support Fund extension

Extension of Household Support Fund for six months with £2.7m allocated to support residents; emphasis on extending beyond six months and mainstreaming funding.

“2,700,000 to support Salford's residents who continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis”

Premier Care contract review

Councillor Saeed announced a review of Premier Care contracts to ensure CARE Act-based assessments are properly proportionate and consulted with Unison and other unions.

““I've asked Councillor Saiyed to do a review of our contracts to see how the requirement under the CARE Act that a proper assessment is made and that …”

Foster carer funding

Executive commitment to increase foster carers’ allowances, with a £1,600,000 investment to support carers amid cost-of-living pressures.

“"this year be investing £1,600,000 into foster carer allowances, recognising the impact of the cost of living crisis on carers and the value that we p…”

Care workers' real living wage

The budget provides for increasing 4,000 care workers to the real living wage (£9.90/hour) from 1 April 2022; estimated council cost (£2.2m) to implement across the social care workforce.

“"This year's budget will increase every one of the city's 4 thousand care workers to the real living wage of 9 pounds 90 per hour from the 1st of Apri…”

Premier Care issue follow-ups

Officers to hold further meetings with Unison and other unions to address ongoing concerns about Premier Care practices and access to premises.

““we will be telling our officers to have further meetings with your union representatives and others to see if we can resolve those issues.””

£14m affordable housing contribution

The scheme includes a major affordable housing obligation: 50% equivalent affordable housing, with only 10% on-site and the remaining 40% delivered as an off-site commuted sum. Officers stated this wo…

“In accordance with the places for everyone allocation and local plan policy, the development will provide 50% equivalent affordable housing, 10% is pr…”

Airbnb regulation motion passed

The council carried an amended motion calling for local regulation of Airbnb and other short-term lets. Members argued that the sector is effectively unregulated, creating fire safety and anti-social …

“Speaker 8: Okay. Yes. So where do we start with this? Well, motion should come with facts really. Britain's growth down 4% to 8%, very much, the econo…”

Good Landlord Charter EPC funding

Proposal to fund energy performance improvements for landlords who join the Good Landlord Charter, covering EPC-related works up to a £30,000 threshold.

“"fund the works 100% up to a threshold of about £30,000 to get them actually rated if they become a member of the good landlord charter"”

DMO investment limit lifted

Treasury Management Update notes removing the £30m limit on investments with Debt Management Office and updating treasury practices to reflect new adviser arrangements (Arling Close).

““remove the £30,000,000 limit on investments with His Majesty's Treasury Executive Agency, the Debt Management Office. … update the treasury managemen…”

CFO appointment approved

Rachel Roosevelt appointed as Chief Finance Officer following a unanimous appointment panel decision; designated as Section 151 officer.

““unanimous decision of the appointment panel to appoint Rachel Roosevelt … as Chief Finance Officer, and designation of that role as the Section one h…”

Funding pressures from central government

Central government funding cuts since 2010-11; estimated £232m reduction in Salford’s budget and 53% of core funding removed for Salford, one of the 18th poorest authorities.

“"232 million pounds that's been taken out of our Budget since 2010-11 with a government ... 53 percent of core funding has been taken out of the 18th …”