Having considered an officer report and a presentation from the Cabinet
Member for Health, Well Being & Older People, Councillor Chris Best, the
Mayor agreed that:
(1) the Council’s proposed universal deferred payments scheme
under the Care Act 2014 as set out for new deferred payment agreements
entered into by the Council be approved;
(2) the maximum interest rate allowed by the Department of Health be used;
(3) charges for deferred payment agreements be as set out;
(4) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Community Services,
in consultation with the Executive Director for Resources and Regeneration
and Head of Law, to agree the more detailed guidance and procedures for the
operation of the scheme.