Cost-of-living measures
Councils are extending grant programmes and reviewing funding transitions to support residents with rising costs.
Tower Hamlets Council's Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a three-month extension for the Mayor's Community Grants Programme and the Emergency Fund on October 14, 2026, pushing their end date to June 30, 2027. This decision aims to ensure continued delivery of vital services by the voluntary and community sector while a new, comprehensive programme is designed and implemented.
In September 2026, Westminster City Council's Value for Money and Innovation Policy and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to review a Cabinet Member decision. This review concerned the transition from the Household Support Fund to the Crisis and Resilience Fund, including a revised budget, following a 'call-in' by committee members.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a three-month extension for the Mayor's Community Grants Programme and the Emergency Fund on October 14, 2026. Source
- The Mayor's Community Grants Programme and the Emergency Fund in Tower Hamlets will now end on June 30, 2027. Source
- The extension in Tower Hamlets aims to facilitate the design and implementation of a new, comprehensive programme. Source
- The Mayor's Community Grants Programme in Tower Hamlets currently supports 105 projects across five key themes. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.