costs of living
Haringey Council is addressing household financial hardship with reduced government funding for essential costs.
Haringey Council is currently working to support vulnerable households facing economic pressure, having allocated £4.2 million from the government's Household Support Fund in October 2025. This funding, intended to help residents with essential costs like energy, food, and water bills for the period from April 2025 to March 2026, represents a 12% reduction compared to the previous year's allocation.
No upcoming meetings are scheduled to discuss the costs of living. Haringey Council aims to distribute the allocated funds to those most in need, preventing crises and ensuring residents are treated with dignity, as approved by Councillor Seema Chandwani, Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Tackling Inequality.
Key facts
- Haringey Council allocated £4.2 million from the Household Support Fund in October 2025. Source
- The £4,241,687.45 allocation covers the period from April 2025 to March 2026. Source
- This funding is 12% less than the previous year's Household Support Fund allocation. Source
- Councillor Seema Chandwani approved the decision to distribute the funds. Source
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