Milton Keynes is set to receive £3.5m as part of the Government’s Household Support Fund.
Local MPs have welcomed the news that £3,585,033 has been confirmed for Milton Keynes as part of the Government’s Household Support Fund.
This extra money given will provide further help the most vulnerable across the city with essential food and energy costs until 31 March 2024.
The funding will be able to help towards groceries, toiletries, and warm clothes, as well as providing further support with energy bills. Vulnerable households and families encouraged to check the council website for details of support available.
Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, said: “The rising cost of living across the world is impacting families here in Milton Keynes so this extra £3.5 million funding to support the most vulnerable with food, energy and other essentials is absolutely vital.
“The Government also increased the National Living Wage on 1st April to £10.42 an hour meaning thousands of the lowest paid workers in the city will be earning more from this week.
“The Prime Minister has been clear in his commitment to get inflation down and grow the economy, but until then this is the kind of support we need in MK to get people through difficult times.”
Iain Stewart, the MP for Milton Keynes South, commented: “Many families in Milton Keynes South are struggling with rising prices caused by global economic pressures including Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.
“That is why I welcome £3,585,033 in funding for Milton Keynes City Council from this week to help vulnerable residents through the Household Support Fund, building on our record of helping those most in need through challenging times.
“The Household Support Fund is a vital scheme helping families that are unable to pay for essentials, extending the fund will help many more families in need this year.”
