Nottingham City Council is offering £100 supermarket vouchers through the Household Support Fund, with the deadline for applications approaching at midnight. The eligibility criteria are not specified, but it is likely that individuals with low income or receiving benefits will qualify. Applications can be submitted on the Nottingham City Council website, with notifications expected by December 12 and vouchers potentially arriving by February 28, 2026.
The council plans to randomly distribute 10,000 vouchers to successful households, regardless of previous vouchers received after April 2025. Councillor Cheryl Barnard, Executive Member for Children, Young People, and Education, expressed satisfaction with the additional £1 million allocated to support vulnerable residents in meeting winter expenses, alleviating financial pressures during a costlier time of year. The Household Support Fund, part of a £742 million national fund, aids councils in assisting vulnerable households with essential living costs such as energy and food.
For further support options, individuals facing financial difficulties are encouraged to explore the resources available on the council’s website and through various schemes and organizations. Local authorities like Wakefield Council are providing assistance tailored to specific needs, such as food vouchers for low-income households receiving council tax relief. Pensioners receiving Council Tax Support may have received a £70 voucher in November, with additional vouchers planned for other eligible households.
Starting from December, eligible households will receive energy bill assistance, with Blackpool Council granting £200 to smaller households and £300 to larger households. To qualify for support, individuals must demonstrate financial hardship and an inability to meet bill payments, requiring submission of recent bank statements for all household members.