With smart meters piling on the pounds as heating goes on across the city, the burden on household budgets continues. Help, however, is at hand with councils across the UK providing financial assistance to some under the government's Household Support Fund.
Designed to help support households through the cost of living crisis, cash is available not only to help with fuel costs but also daily essentials such as food and clothing. The scheme, launched on September 30, 2021, and is now in its third phase for Nottingham city council.
As the council accesses its share of the £500 million winter support fund, extra cash is available to vulnerable households. Each council across the UK has access to the fund and offers different levels of support. Here's what Nottingham City Council is doing with its share, how and when you can apply for the help and what additional assistance is available.
