Saqib is encouraging his constituents to check if they are eligible to apply for the Household Support Fund. This supplies vital funding to help people with energy bills and the cost of living by providing eligible households with fuel vouchers of up to £147 through Act on Energy, fuel debt relief of up to £500 through Age UK Solihull, or payments of up to £147 to help towards their energy costs through Solihull Council. Other support includes energy efficiency advice, boiler repairs and maintenance, essential white goods, clothes and blankets to reduce energy costs and keep people warm.
Applications for the Household Support Fund are due to end on Monday 30 September. Full details of what support is available, eligibility criteria, and how to apply are available at www.solihull.gov.uk/your-future-solihull/energy-efficiency-grants. The Fund also helps those most in need with support ranging from the cost of essentials, urgent household items, and access to food. Further detail is available on the Council’s Here2Help page.
Commenting on the Household Support Fund, Saqib said:
“I urge anyone who thinks they may be eligible for the Household Support Fund to visit the website and apply before the deadline. This funding can be a great help to households that are struggling with rising energy bills and the cost of living.”
Solihull Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Mark Parker, said:
“This funding can be a real lifeline to households struggling with the cost of living and rising energy bills, so I urge residents to check if they are eligible to make sure they are not missing out.”
