Households in a specific UK region are receiving £70 supermarket vouchers to assist with living expenses. Wakefield Council is distributing these vouchers through the Household Support Fund, tailored to each council’s initiatives, ranging from energy support to cash grants. The council targets low-income households receiving council tax assistance, including pensioners, with the latest vouchers being £50 and £70 for different groups. Eligible recipients will automatically receive the vouchers without needing to apply, within a specified timeframe. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential scams related to the fund.
It is recommended for non-Wakefield residents to explore similar support options available through their local councils. For instance, Blackpool Council is offering energy help amounting to £200 or £300, depending on household size, to those facing financial hardships. Applicants are required to demonstrate financial struggles by providing recent bank statements for all household members, with no mandatory receipt of Universal Credit or other benefits. Payments are directed to energy providers to alleviate energy bills, and applications can be submitted via the council’s website.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is issuing £120 vouchers to qualifying residents, with distributions being made based on Council Tax Reduction recipients categorized by age groups. Additionally, one-off payments of £120 are accessible to low-income residents paying energy bills without Council Tax Reduction benefits.