This paper sets out an initial assessment of the impact of the draft budget on the Department’s spending for 2015-16 year. DSD’s vision is to ‘help people change their lives for the better’, working with our delivery partners to tackle disadvantage and build sustainable communities. Through major programmes such as social security, housing, supporting people, neighbourhood renewal and urban regeneration, our focus is on initiatives that tackle disadvantage and promote social prosperity and, which make our towns and cities more attractive places to invest in and visit.
Consultation opened on 04 December 2014. Closing date 29 December 2014.