- Rising prices as a result of global economic pressures including Covid and Putin’s illegal war have left many families struggling.
- That is why the Government has extended their support targeted at the most vulnerable into 2023-24 through £900 means-tested Cost of Living Payments, the Energy Price Guarantee and the £842 million Household Support Fund extension.
- The Government is doing everything it can to support the most vulnerable families in an economically sustainable way, protecting those most in need.
Member of Parliament for Burton and Uttoxeter, Kate Kniveton, has welcomed the news that the Government’s extended Household Support Fund Allocations for local authorities will be available from this week.
Staffordshire County Council will receive £11,013,096 in this latest round of funding to help families that need support with the cost of essentials in the face of rising costs.
This funding takes the total level of support provided to Staffordshire County Council residents to £27,532,740, demonstrating the Prime Minister’s unwavering commitment to support the most vulnerable in times of financial hardship.
The Household Support Fund is a discretionary fund provided to local authorities enabling them to provide support to vulnerable families struggling to cover essential costs who may not be eligible for other Government support schemes.
The Government is also delivering further support on top of the £1 billion of funding for the Household Support Fund including means-tested £900 Cost of Living Payments, a £150 payment for disabled people, and £300 for pensioner households. The Government’s Energy Price Guarantee is also protecting people from rising energy costs this year and will remain in place until the end of March 2024.
Commenting, Kate Kniveton MP said:
“Families in Burton and Uttoxeter, like many across the UK, are struggling with rising prices caused by global economic pressures including Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.
“That is why I welcome £11,013,096 in funding for Staffordshire County Council from this week to help vulnerable residents through the Household Support Fund, building on the Government’s track record of helping those most in need through challenging times.
“The Household Support Fund is a vital scheme helping families that are unable to pay for essentials, extending the fund will help many more families in need this year.”
Commenting, Mims Davies, Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression said:
“The Household Support Fund has been a lifeline for many people who are struggling with rising living costs.
“From 1 April 2023, these additional funds are being made available to local authorities as we extend the Household Support Fund for another year, helping those most in need with the cost of essentials.”
