Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council re-opens its cost of living support scheme
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has re-opened its cost of living support scheme to help residents facing financial difficulties.
During the last financial year, the council awarded £1 million in grants through its cost of living assistance fund to support residents with food and energy bills.
Now another £1 million is available for this coming year to help households in the borough struggling with their bills.
Councillor John McKay, cabinet member for communities, partnerships and inclusion, said: “We are committed to continuing to help the households in our borough that are hardest hit by the escalating national cost of living.
“These grants are targeted at those on the lowest household incomes in the borough and will give real help to pay food and energy bills.
“We hope this will offer some support and respite for those struggling to make ends meet and take away some of the worry of paying bills.”
Under the scheme, one-off grants of up to £1,000 will be available for households with two or more adults with a joint income of up to £35,000.
Grants of up to £500 will also be available for single households with a household income of up to £25,000.
To find out more about the scheme and to apply for a grant, visit www.basingstoke.gov.uk/COLAF
Residents without internet access can call (01256) 844844 and speak to the benefits team to arrange a telephone or in-person appointment.