Households in a region of the UK are receiving £70 supermarket vouchers to assist with living expenses. Wakefield Council is distributing these vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund, tailored to each council’s initiatives ranging from energy assistance to cash grants. The council is specifically targeting low-income households receiving council tax assistance, with pensioners who receive Council Tax Support already receiving a £70 voucher in November, and additional vouchers planned for other eligible households.
Families receiving Council Tax Support are set to receive a £50 voucher starting on December 15, while all other eligible households will receive a £70 voucher between December 3 and December 12 without the need for application. Residents are advised to be cautious of fraudulent messages, as the council only issues vouchers through mail and never requests bank details via text or email.
For residents outside of Wakefield, exploring available support from local councils through the Household Support Fund is recommended. Notably, Blackpool Council is offering energy assistance of £200 for qualifying smaller households and £300 for larger households experiencing financial hardship. Applicants are required to provide recent bank statements for all household members, irrespective of benefit receipt, with one claim permitted annually.
Payments are directed to energy providers to offset bills and can be accessed through the Blackpool Council website. Other councils, such as Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, are providing £120 vouchers to eligible residents, targeting different household demographics with two rounds of vouchers distributed in respective time frames. Additionally, one-off £120 payments are available for low-income residents managing energy bills without Council Tax Reduction.
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