£500million council tax relief measures announced for vulnerable households

Vulnerable people and households most impacted by the Government's coronavirus measures will be eligible for council tax relief after Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick delivered on the pledge to provide a £500 million hardship fund.
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Originally declared as part of the £30 billion of fiscal relief measures announced by the Chancellor at Budget, the money will go to local authorities in England to enable them to reduce the 2020/21 council tax bills of working-age people who receive 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.

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Mr Jenrick 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 takes to help."