North Oxfordshire residents struggling to make ends meet can count on continued support from Cherwell District Council.
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024
At a meeting on Monday, 4 November, Cherwell’s executive committed £64,000 to fund 13 projects during 2024-2025. They include measures to help with staying warm, food vouchers, energy-saving equipment, and period products.
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.”
The executive also heard about the impact Cherwell’s cost of living support has had over the past year. For example, 25 community groups and 4,200 households benefited from food grants.
Food grants and vouchers will continue to be offered over the winter and into 2025. Cherwell is also funding 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.
Funding for the newly approved measures will be drawn from Cherwell’s own core funding and the Household Support Fund provided by central government.
Information about help with the cost of living is available at the link below.