Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Executive upheld the original decision not to award Hardship relief.
summary: The decision involved reconsidering an application for Hardship relief under Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.
topline: The Executive has decided to uphold the original decision not to award Hardship relief under Section 49.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial relief and could impact local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Councillor Alaric Smith", "Applicant for Hardship relief"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://meetings.westoxon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=456
Decision Maker: Executive
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To reconsider an application for Hardship Relief that was previously declined under a Delegated Decision meeting in July 2025
Content: Councillor Alaric Smith, Executive Member for Finance, presented the item the purpose of which was to reconsider an application for Hardship relief submitted under Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988. RESOLVED: That the Executive: 1. Upheld the original decision not to award a Hardship relief submitted under S49.
Date of Decision: October 15, 2025