Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: Funding for Norfolk Citizens Advice Debt Adviser Provision and Core Funding
topline: The council has decided to approve funding for Norfolk Citizens Advice for debt adviser provision and core funding.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it focuses on providing essential services to residents in financial difficulty.
affected_stakeholders: ["Norfolk Citizens Advice", "Residents in financial difficulty"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2637
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Funding for Norfolk Citizens Advice Debt Adviser Provision and Core Funding Ref: 056A-PA-26 Norfolk Citizens Advice Service.
Content: Funding for Norfolk Citizens Advice Debt Adviser Provision and Core Funding Ref: 056A-PA-26 Norfolk Citizens Advice Service. To approve funding to Norfolk Citizens Advice for debt adviser provision and core funding, subject to confirmation of the agreed funding amount, budget availability, any grant agreement requirements, monitoring arrangements and the relevant delegated authority. To support the continuation of Norfolk Citizens Advice provision for residents, including specialist debt adviser support and core advice services. The funding will help maintain access to independent, impartial and locally accessible advice for residents experiencing financial difficulty, debt, cost-of-living pressures and related issues, supporting early intervention and helping to prevent escalation of need. · Do nothing / provide no funding: this is not recommended because it would reduce capacity for debt advice and wider advice support for residents. · Provide reduced funding: this is not recommended as it may limit the ability of Norfolk Citizens Advice to maintain an effective and accessible service. · Procure alternative provision: this was not considered proportionate where Norfolk Citizens Advice already provides established, independent and locally accessible advice services for residents.
Date of Decision: July 28, 2026