The government has boosted the Household Support Fund by £421 million and extended it to the end of March. The money is intended to help low-income families cover essential everyday living expenses during the cost of living crisis.
Nottingham City Council has received just over £3.5 million in the latest round of Household Support Fund money, taking its total allocation to nearly £10.7 million. Nottinghamshire County Council, meanwhile, has been awarded another £5.6 million.
The extension of the Household Support Fund comes ahead of a difficult winter for struggling households, faced with soaring energy bills and rising prices on a whole host of essential purchases. Here’s how you can get help from the Household Support Fund.