Government support is available to help struggling pensioners and families in Nottingham with things like food and energy bills through the Household Support Fund.
The support comes from the seventh round of HSF funding following an extension of the scheme by the Government earlier this year. It will be available to eligible households cross the city to ease the pressure of increasing costs over the coming months.
Previously the grant has been used towards a package of help and advice for Nottingham resident households who receive Council Tax Support.
Applications for the £98 energy vouchers and £75 supermarket vouchers will go live on the following dates:
- 7th July 2025 at 10.00am
- 4th August 2025 at 10.00am
Vouchers will have a monthly application limit with a new batch of vouchers opened at the start of each month, subject to availability.
Future dates from September until March will be confirmed later in July 2025.
Nottingham City Council is also providing support and assistance to residents through community based organisations and charities.
Councillor Cheryl Barnard, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education at the Council, said: “As households have grappled with the increased cost of living over the last few years, the support made available through schemes such as HSF have helped to ease the burden for the people who have been most affected.
“It’s good that the Government has extended the support so it continues to be available through to April next year. For households that are continuing to struggle financially, information is available on the Council’s HSF webpage on the support they may be eligible for and how to apply. Vouchers are limited and provided on a first come, first served basis.
“Our website also provides plenty of further advice and avenues for support for those who may need it.”
The full programme of support and go live dates, along with details of how residents can apply for or redeem vouchers, can be found on the website here:
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/householdsupportvouchers