Support Bedford Borough Council already provide

• 4th lowest council tax rise of all unitary authorities since 2009
  • Equates to a £97 saving when compared to the average percentage increase
  • For more information visit https://www.bedford.gov.uk/council-tax/
• Up to 100% Council Tax Reduction Scheme
  • Average household receiving 100% Council Tax support receives £400 extra than if the scheme was only up to 75% (as it is in Central Bedfordshire Council)
  • For more information visit https://www.bedford.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/benefits-council-tax-support/
• Free School Meal Vouchers are provided every school holiday
  • For more information visit https://www.bedford.gov.uk/schools-education-and-childcare/education-welfare-service/free-school-meals/
• Support for Bedford Foodbank
  • If you are on a low income and have an unexpected crisis/emergency that means you can't afford food contact 01234 718033 for more information
• Provided £110 through Household Support Grant for 100% Council Tax support recipients
  • Further funding means that more grants will be provided throughout the year
• Crisis grants
  • When there is a threat to health and safety

Extra Cost of Living support

• £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate
  • For more information visit https://www.bedford.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/advice-and-benefits-grants/help-with-the-cost-of-living/
• £400 Energy Bill Grant
  • One-off grant to help with energy bills
  • Government have yet to give information out as to when residents can expect to receive this money.
• £650 Cost of Living Payment
  • For those on means tested benefits
  • Will be made in two payments, with the first being sent out in July
• £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment
  • For those who receive some form of disability benefit