New £200 summer cost of living payments launched as households put on alert

RESIDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO SUBMIT NEW APPLICATIONS FOR HELP DURING JUNE 10:00, 02 Jun 2025 Households are being alerted to new cost of living payments launching from June. Cash is available

across the country from local authorities as part of the Household Support Fund (HSF). Local councils run their support schemes during different times of the year. READ MORE: EXACT DATE £200

COST OF LIVING PAYMENT WILL BENEFIT MIDLAND HOUSEHOLDS GET OUR BEST MONEY SAVING TIPS AND HACKS BY SIGNING UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER Birmingham City Council is launching its summer round cost of

living support during June, and residents will now be able to make applications. Article continues below The council is handing out £200 grants to those deemed to be in need of support.

While anyone can apply, those most in need of support will be prioritised, such as low-income families with children. Applicants will likely have to show they are suffering financial

hardship and struggling to afford basic essentials like food and energy. The cash will enter bank accounts once applications have been accepted and signed off by the council. Residents may

not be able to apply if they have received HSF cash in the last 12 months. People living in other areas can check their council's website for full details of what is available and when

they can apply. Other forms of support may also be available such as food vouchers. Birmingham Voluntary Services Council, which helps the city council distribute cash, said in an update:

"Please be advised that enquiries will reopen in June 2025. "If you are not currently on the waiting list, and it has now been 12 months since your household last received a grant

payment, you will be able to submit a new enquiry once the scheme reopens in June 2025." The Government says: "You may be able to get help with essential costs from your local

council. "This is sometimes known as the Household Support Fund. "This could help if you’re struggling to afford things like: energy and water bills; food; essential items. Article

continues below "Your council may also offer food vouchers to families during the school holidays. "Funding is aimed at anyone who’s vulnerable or cannot pay for essentials. You

do not have to be getting benefits to get help from your local council."