Published: Thursday 8 February 2024
One London borough is providing a £100 support payment to low-income households to help the most vulnerable with ongoing cost of living pressures.
On Wednesday 7 February, Kensington and Chelsea Council’s leadership team agreed to support low-income families with extra financial support which will see over 16,500 households benefit from the additional payment.
How will it be funded?
Funded through the Council’s Cost of Living Reserve fund, the £100 payment is in addition to the Council’s wider support including the Council Tax Reduction Scheme helping those on low income to help pay their Council Tax.
Who is eligible?
The payment will be made in May 2024 and targeted towards those who are in receipt of any Council Tax relief, Housing Benefit and households in receipt of the housing costs element of Universal Credit.
In December 2023, a consultation on the scheme received nearly 1400 responses with overwhelming support. Eligible residents will be sent details of the scheme in early March 2024.
Cllr Johnny Thalassites, Lead Member for Finance, Customer Delivery and Net Zero said:
“Inflation and energy costs have fallen in the last year, but we know many families are still feeling the pinch due to cost-of-living pressures. This £100 payment is money back in the pockets of those who need it most.
“Like many local councils, we have difficult decisions ahead in our budget plans, but we have made a commitment to become a fairer borough and by targeting support in this way we can make sure it is directed to those on the lowest incomes, where it can make the biggest difference.”
To find out what other support is available to help with the Cost of Living, please visit Cost-of-living payment page on our website.