Shropshire Council is providing a crucial lifeline to households facing financial difficulties with a £300 cash payment aimed at alleviating the cost of living pressures this month. This initiative is part of the government-funded Household Support Fund, which allocates resources to local councils to support residents struggling with low incomes or overdue bills.
Government-Backed Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund is designed to assist residents across the UK, with each local council offering tailored schemes. To check the availability and specifics of support in your area, residents are encouraged to visit the official government website.
Shropshire Council’s Support Details
Shropshire Council has received £2.1 million from the government to distribute cost of living payments. The council is offering £300 payments to low-income pensioner households and £100 payments to care leavers. Eligibility for these payments requires pensioner households to be receiving either council tax support or Housing Benefit, but not Pension Credit.
Eligible households have been notified via letter, which includes a unique identifier code and detailed application instructions. Applications can be submitted online through Shropshire Council’s website by using the National Insurance number and the unique code provided.
Application Deadline
Households must submit their applications before the deadline of January 26 to receive the £300 payment. After this date, the application window will permanently close, as reported by the Mirror.
Scheme Extensions and National Reach
Initially introduced by the Tory government in October 2021, the Household Support Fund has been extended multiple times, with the latest extension by the Labour government adding an additional £421 million to council budgets.
Residents outside Shropshire can access similar support through their local councils. It is recommended to stay updated on local authority websites for the latest information on available schemes.
For further details and to check eligibility, visit your local council’s website or contact them directly if you believe you qualify for assistance but have not received a notification.
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