Overview

• The fund has been extended through March 2026 with more than £740 million allocated to councils for local cost-of-living relief
• Richmond Council is offering grants of up to £600 to households based on family size and Covid-19 impacts
• Doncaster is providing payments up to £300 for families claiming Child Benefit while Manchester will award £130 to recipients of council tax support and disability benefits
• North Somerset will issue £100 food vouchers in June to 5,200 children on free school meals and Hull plans £200 payments for pensioners alongside school uniform and holiday meal aid
• Portsmouth’s exceptional hardship scheme offers awards up to £1,000 but applications must be submitted by June 12 or until funds are exhausted