The Government has announced an extension of the Household Support Fund – providing an additional £842 million to support the most vulnerable households while we deliver on our pledge to halve inflation this year.

The support will now be available until 31 March 2024.

Local councils can use the funds to help vulnerable families in their areas by providing food vouchers, energy saving packs, heated blankets - and through other schemes.

To provide the support, Telford & Wrekin Council will receive just over £3 million and Shropshire Council will receive almost £4.2 million.