Nottingham Sets Midnight Deadline for £100 Voucher Draw as Councils Roll Out Winter Support

Overview

• Nottingham City Council is offering 10,000 supermarket vouchers worth £100 each with applications closing at midnight on December 7, with recipients selected by random draw.
• The council aims to email outcomes by December 12, though vouchers may not be received until February 28, 2026.
• The Department for Work and Pensions’ Household Support Fund underwrites these payments, which target essential costs for vulnerable households.
• Eligibility and delivery vary locally, and applicants can qualify even if they do not receive DWP benefits, with existing benefits unaffected by HSF awards.
• Other councils are running parallel help, including up to £200 grants in Birmingham, food vouchers in Wakefield, and £200–£300 energy support in Blackpool.