- 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 Conservative 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 Conservative Government is doing everything it can to support the most vulnerable families in an economically sustainable way, protecting those most in need.
Bedford & Kempston Conservatives has welcomed the news that the Conservative Government’s extended Household Support Fund Allocations for local authorities will be available from this week.
Bedford Borough Council will receive £2,402,970 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 Bedford residents to £6,007,425, demonstrating the Conservative Government’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 Conservative 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, 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.”
