Bradford council to receive more than £5 million to help households this winter
Its to help families with living expenses this winter
More than five million pounds (£5,694,487. 83) has been given to Bradford council to help households who are struggling with money this winter.
This means an extra £50 for will be given to Bradford families.
The money will be used to help them pay fuel bills this winter- as heating becomes more and more expensive.
How the payments will be paid will be in two £25 instalments, the first in December and the second in February. Around 46,000 households are set to benefit from this help with energy costs.
Part of the money was used to provide food vouchers to low-income families with school-age children during the October half-term. Around 26,000 children were supported by that scheme.
Leader of Bradford Council, Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, said:
“Sadly, we know that this winter is likely to be the toughest ever for many of our residents due to the rise in the cost of living, the ongoing economic impact of the pandemic and the Government’s £20 a week cut to Universal Credit.
"The Universal Credit cut alone means a loss to families in Bradford of £67 million this year. We’ve thought long and hard about how to use the £5.7 million from Government to help those who are struggling.
"By working closely with our schools and the many excellent VCS organisations we have across the district we will make sure this money reaches those who need it the most.”