Hard-up households which may not have been eligible for cost-of-living support payments from the Government could be in line for financial help from local councils - and it could even come in the form of cash in your bank accounts.
The Government announced it was continuing the Household Support Fund - which provides local authorities with money to pass on to people in need - especially those who may be in dire straits but not have qualified for the cost-of-living payments. At this stage, the councils in our area have yet to spell out how the money will be shared out, but in most areas it will continue to support free school meals for youngsters in the school holidays.
The £842million Household Support Fund is a pot of cash provided by the Government and distributed by local councils to help with the cost of living. Each local authority gets to decide what support it offers its residents - and who is eligible for the help.
