This is the list of documents available for the submission By Councillor Malcolm Cunning:- "Council notes: that from 1st October 2021, millions of households across the UK have seen their energy bills rise by an average of £139 due to the UK Government's Energy Price Cap; that further increases are expected in April next year when the cap is next renewed owing to currently high gas prices; that the Bank of England has forecast that inflation will hit 4% by the end of this year; that the UK Government has ended support delivered through the Furlough scheme; and that the UK Government refused to heed calls and proceeded to cut £20 from Universal Credit in the single largest reduction in social security in Britain's history. Council further notes that Energy Action Scotland have suggested that over three-quarters of a million households across Scotland will struggle to meet their energy costs this winter, as a result of the price increase. Council finally notes that the 2021/22 Budget Option 21FS16 removed the £100 Affordable Warmth Payment from all over 80s across the City; and that, despite claims, Scottish Government's Winter Fuel Payment has not resulted in either replacement or additional support for those affected. Council recognises that a programme of income maximisation work was due to begin but has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated restrictions. Council believes that these factors contribute to a cost of living crisis; and that it is incumbent on this Council to take any immediate steps it can to mitigate the impacts on Glasgow's citizens. Therefore, Council resolves to reintroduce the £100 Affordable Warmth Payment for this financial year; that this should be paid out to all over 80s across the City, in line with previous practice; that the cost of this in the current financial year should be met from the General Reserve; and that a further report be presented to Councillors after May 2022 to consider options going forward. Council recognises the existing pressures on relevant staff time and resources may delay implementation; and resolves that this payment should be disbursed as soon as is practically possible when considering other pressures and demands on staff time. Council further resolves to instruct the Chief Executive to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging them to immediately introduce further support for vulnerable households as a result of this avoidable crisis.".

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