Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has confirmed the
government’s £500 million Hardship Fund will provide council tax relief to
vulnerable people and households to help those affected most by coronavirus.
The government has set out that the Hardship Fund which was announced by the
Chancellor at Budget, will go to local authorities in England to enable them to
reduce the 2020 to 2021 bills of working age people receiving local council tax
support. Councils will also be able to use the funding to provide further
discretionary support to vulnerable people through other support arrangements
such as Local Welfare Schemes.
Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said:
"Providing the necessary financial support to people and families is
critical at this difficult time when many people will be concerned about
changes to their income. That's why we're giving local councils an additional
£500 million, to ensure help is available for the most vulnerable people in our
society who are struggling to pay their council tax bills. The government is on
your side and will do whatever it takes to help."
For further information please contact South Oxfordshire District Council's
Council Tax department on 0345 302 2313 or [email protected]
