The Household Support Fund will end later this year
Fears of a bleak winter for many families are growing. It comes amid concerns over the impact of the end of the Household Support Fund.
It needs to be extended for at least six months to avoid an impending "cliff-edge" drop in support, it adds. Some 94% of councils who responded to an LGA survey said the fund should continue, while nearly 60% said they would not be able to provide any additional funding for local welfare assistance if the fund came to an end in September and only 1% said they would be able to match the lost funding.
The LGA believes an extension would offer certainty and security for those struggling to afford food, pay bills and cover other essentials. It would also allow councils to plan ahead and retain staff and voluntary partners to provide crucial support.
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