£3m support boost for Blackpool families struggling to meet cost of essentials

Blackpool Council will receive £3,491,715 in the latest round of funding to help families across England needing support with the cost of essentials in the face of rising costs.

This funding takes the total level of support provided to Blackpool residents to £8,092,633.

The Household Support Fund is a discretionary fund provided to local authorities, enabling them to provide support to vulnerable families struggling to cover essential costs who may not be eligible for other Government support schemes.

The Government is also delivering further support on top of the £1 billion of funding for the Household Support Fund including means-tested £900 cost of living payments, a £150 payment for disabled people, and £300 for pensioner households, while the energy price guarantee is also protecting people from rising energy costs this year until the end of March 2024, bringing a typical household bill to around £3,000 per year in Great Britain.

Mr Benton said: “I know that some families in Blackpool South are struggling to make ends meet in the face of rising prices caused by global economic pressures; including Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

“That is why I am delighted that the Conservative Government have allocated a further £3,491,71 to Blackpool Council through the Household Support Fund, doubling down on our Conservative commitment to help the most vulnerable families with rising costs.

“This fund will act as a lifeline for vulnerable local residents, and this extension will ensure this vital support is available for families who may be struggling.”