Residents urged to apply for cost of living help

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has urged residents to apply for £200 to help with the cost of living, including food and household bills.
The deadline to apply for the money from the Household Support Fund is Friday 28 February.
To be eligible for the payment, applicants must be an East Riding resident and to have not received financial support from the Household Support Fund in 2024/25.
Residents must also be receiving housing benefit, housing element of universal credit, or council tax support, the council said.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council was awarded £2m in the latest round of the scheme, to help local people in need, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Applicants must have been receiving a means tested benefit for at least three continuous months, not be in employment, and have less than £1,000 in savings.
Residents who are currently receiving council tax support and meet the eligibility criteria will receive payments automatically.
Councillor Nigel Wilkinson, East Riding of Yorkshire's cabinet member for finance and governance, said: "It's vital that families and households that need help apply for this scheme in time, and I highly encourage those eligible to make an application as soon as possible.
"We know that some households are struggling with the cost of living, and encourage everyone to spread the word to ensure those in need are able to receive the help we are providing."
People can apply for the £200 payment on the council's website.
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