Ben Bradley, Mansfield MP and leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, welcomes the Government’s extended Household Support Funding for local authorities starting this week.
Nottinghamshire will receive £11,292,900 in this latest round of funding, which will ensure families most impacted by the cost of living are supported in purchasing essential items.
Household Support Funding has been extended for a further year, providing much needed reassurance to vulnerable families. This additional funding takes the total cost of living support provided to Nottinghamshire by the Government to £28,232,250.
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 Conservative 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, Ben Bradley MP said:
“Many families across Nottinghamshire and in the Mansfield constituency are struggling with rising prices caused by global economic pressures, including Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.”
“I’m pleased the Government is continuing to recognise the hardship faced by these families and is stepping in to support with the inflated cost of essential everyday items.”
“In providing this additional Household Support Funding and extending this support for another year, the government is demonstrating their unwavering commitment to the most vulnerable families across the country.”
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.”
