Essex County Council has received funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and had previously agreed to allocate some of that funding to the Council to assist with the cost of employing a Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator. Additional funding of £29,803 has now been allocated enabling this role to be continued until 31 March 2025. This aligns with the new Domestic Abuse service pathway recommissioning work.

To enter into a Deed of Variation with Essex County Council in respect of funding provided to recruit a Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator to work alongside housing colleagues to provide timely access to specialist domestic abuse housing advice and information

Option 1 - To enter into this Deed of Variation
Option 2 - Not to enter into this Deed of Variation. However, this Deed of Variation is being entered into in respect of funding provided to ensure it is used for the purpose it was awarded.