How to apply for new Household Support Fund cash allocated for Lancaster and Morecambe

The third round of Household Support Fund for those struggling to make ends meet has now been launched.
By Debbie Butler
Published 11th Nov 2022, 15:41 BST
Updated 15th Nov 2022, 10:25 BST
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Lancaster City Council has been allocated funding via the Department for Work and Pensions to offer financial assistance to residents struggling due to the rising cost of living.

The Household Support Fund aims to help with short-term living costs and pay for essential items such as utility bills, housing costs and household appliances.

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To be eligible to apply for help from the scheme, applicants must be aged 16 years and over, live in the Lancaster district and be able to demonstrate that they are struggling to afford necessities or pay their bills.

Lancaster City Council has launched the third round of its Household Support Fund to help residents who are experiencing financial hardship.Lancaster City Council has launched the third round of its Household Support Fund to help residents who are experiencing financial hardship.
Lancaster City Council has launched the third round of its Household Support Fund to help residents who are experiencing financial hardship.

More details of the scheme and how you can go about applying can be found on the council’s website at Lancaster.gov.uk/hsf.

Alternatively, you can call the council on 01524 582000 (press option 7) between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Related topics:MorecambeLancasterLancaster City CouncilDepartment for Work and Pensions