Include financial assistance in contingency plans
That all local authorities include in their contingency plans arrangements for providing immediate financial assistance to people affected by an emergency. (113.76)
- The government's annual report stated MHCLG continues engagement with sector partners to determine guidance approaches for immediate financial assistance in emergencies (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government supports this recommendation made towards local authorities. Local authorities understand their local areas and contingency plans best, but government is committed to working with local authorities and the Local Government Association to understand how plans for financial support might best be integrated into local authority contingency plans and, where appropriate, help determine what kind of financial support might be suitable.
Progress Timeline
MHCLG continues engagement with sector partners to determine appropriate guidance approaches for immediate financial assistance in emergencies. (Covers Recommendations 50-55.)