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Cost of living support to continue
06/11/2024
The Council will fund thirteen projects this financial year
Projects which assist people dealing with the cost of living crisis in the Cherwell district will receive their share of £64,000 to help with their work.
On Monday evening Cherwell District Council’s Executive agreed to fund 13 projects during 2024-25. They include measures to help with staying warm, food vouchers, energy-saving equipment, and period products.
Councillors heard about the impact Cherwell’s of their funding over the last twelve months, with 25 community groups and 4,200 households benefitting from food grants.
Councillor Rob Pattenden, Portfolio Holder for Healthy Communities, said: “Organisations such as food banks, warm spaces, and community groups are on the front line of the cost of living crisis. They know what works, and we’re listening to them.
“With our backing, they’ll have a range of tools at their disposal, from food vouchers to draught excluders, to make a difference to our most vulnerable residents.”
“As winter approaches, it’s the perfect time to renew our investment in targeted, impactful measures that empower our partners across the district.”
Food grants and vouchers will continue to be offered over the winter and into 2025. Cherwell will fund a fuel support program, electric blanket replacements for older people, and meals for young people as part of its holiday activity programmes.
The council will also continue to support the district’s Warm Welcome network.
Cash for the latest approved measures will come from Cherwell’s own core funding and the Household Support Fund provided by central government.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam