Households in Birmingham are being offered up to £200 in new cost of living payments from their local council.
The payments form part of the Government’s Household Support Fund, which has been extended for another year to support families while costs remain high.
The Government has added a further £421million to the pot, which is allocated to local authorities across England to distribute to constituents most in need. The pot is available from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
Councils in England decide how best to allocate their portion of the fund, with the amount received based on the size of the population within its catchment area and its needs.
Birmingham City Council is offering residents in need a £200 grant to put towards living costs, such as food and energy bills.
To be eligible people must:
- be a Birmingham resident
- experience financial hardship, particularly with covering costs linked to food and energy
- not have received a £200 grant payment in the last 12 months
Each household is only eligible to receive one £200 grant payment in 12 months.
To apply, people will need to complete the Hardship Grant Community Fund expression of interest form. The questions are aimed at determining suitability for a grant payment.
Councils across the country are offering their own varying support, making it key for Britons to check their local authority’s website or call their office to see what’s available to them.
For example, Blackpool Council is offering up to £300 worth of payments, while residents in Plymouth can claim as much as £440.
People can use this postcode checker to find out what council they fall under.
