The people of Rotherham need substantial help with the cost of living to temporarily ease the pressure in these difficult times. The scheme is supported by a £2.5 million government grant from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), including direct grants, vouchers and targeted help for vulnerable households and individuals.
The scheme, which builds on the success of a similar program earlier this year, is expected to bring relief to thousands of households across the borough.
£250 Energy Grants and More
More than £1.1 million was dedicated for payment of fuel debts or paying for households struggling with rising energy costs. The maximum grant for those eligible is 250 pounds. Similar to another project launched in earlier this year, this mind is estimated to help about 4,622 families.
Expanding Households Council Tax Support
An additional £150,000 has been allocated to the Local Council Tax Support Scheme. Meaning that the necessary reduction in Council Tax, for households in the lowest income bracket receiving Council Tax Support, will enable these people to avoid paying the minimum amount of Council Tax in 2024/25.
The assistance will be issued without residents having to complete certain applications, making the scheme fully automated.
Support for Vulnerable Groups
Other targeted allocations include:
- £45,000 to support care leavers.
- £60,000 for voluntary and community groups to aid vulnerable families during the holiday season.
- £50,000 for essential household items such as hygiene products, distributed via food banks and social supermarkets.
Additionally, funds have been set aside to handle increased demand, ensuring that any unspent resources are redirected to energy crisis support.
School Meal Vouchers for Children
Pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will receive vouchers worth £15 for each week of the school year during the school holidays up to the October half-term. Credited directly to schools, these vouchers do not involve any additional application procedure, making it easier for families.
Rotherham’s Cabinet is expected to approve the funding plan, which must be fully spent by March 2025. The council aims to bolster local financial resilience while addressing the diverse needs of its residents.
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We all need help with the cost
Of liveing we are all in the
Same posision
I need extra money for my pre payment gas because its getting cold
Hi I don’t know what to say. I would like to know about this £250 for the lifeline yours fathifully mrs Carol dannatt
Does people on universal credit gets the £250 please
What about people in bedford, I see every where else get help ,a
So is this just for Rotherham what about other areas such as Lincolnshire.
Are we getting a payment into our accounts????
Everyone needs help the government should of carried on paying quarterly to help
Iam struggling with heating it’s just to exspensive I live in norfolk are we getting any help
I am on universal credit as I am really struggling with bills and food shopping may I ask am I eligible I could really do with your help many.Many Thanks
Does people on universil credit and disability gt this
Are people on universal credit eligible for this payment cuz it’s a bit stupid how it’s stopped randomly when everyone is struggling not just people here and there
is Newcastle upon Tyne getting this.
Are people in Scotland getting the payment ?
What about people in Leeds I’m a 59.year old with Disabled leg get Pip.Esa and I am Vunerable
What about north Lincolnshire and other counties
Is it going to happen the cost of living Because Iam struggling like hell with my gas and electricity I hope it happen in Middlesbrough area aswell
I hope its going to happen in Middlesbrough Cleveland area
We are all struggling but is this gonna help me also my mum sits with no heating she’s not pension age yet but struggles to even feed herself and is suffering dementia please can someone give me some help and advice please I need some kind of support .