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07.11.2022 - 11:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Councillors have unanimously backed Perth and Kinross Council's bid to pilot a Cash First Partnership in Perth and Kinross.
The partnership would move away from food banks being the first port of call for those in financial need and instead support residents to maximise their income.
The move was approved by Perth and Kinross Council's Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee on November 2.
The Scottish Government has made funding available to support 10 pilot Cash First Partnerships in Scotland.
Community Planning team leader Lee Haxton told the committee the Community Planning Partnership Board had approved a proposal to submit the application. It was reported as part of an update on the Community Planning Partnership.
In his report Mr Haxton said: "Referrals to food banks would continue where appropriate, however, the ambition would be to help individuals and households maximise their income and ultimately give them the dignity of choice. This would mean that when someone seeks emergency support, the Cash First Partnership will help them to apply for a crisis grant and complete a benefits check to ensure that they are maximising their income. The Cash First Partnership can also provide a referral to partner organisations such as food banks if required."
The report was moved by SNP Strathmore councillor Jack Welch and seconded by SNP Perth City South councillor Sheila McCole.
After it was unanimously approved, Labour councillor Brian Leishman said: "We have been presented with some terrifying statistics over the last few months.
"It's estimated 6000 households in Perth and Kinross are workless, 13,000 in Perth and Kinross earn less than the Living Wage, 24,000 people all over our region are considered to be in lower
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