The Household Support Fund has been extended until March 2026, providing £6.74 million from the UK government to assist families, older resident, and those facing financial hardship. Funds are allocated for food vouchers, community hubs, crisis support, hospital discharge aid, and utility bill reductions for young people. The program aims to lessen the impact of the ongoing cost of living crisis. More information is available on the Somerset Council’s website – Somerset Household Support Fund
Your voice matters: consultation opens on Council Tax Reduction changes
July 13, 2026
Somerset residents are encouraged to have their say on potential changes to the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme for working age adults on low incomes. In December 2025, the Council agreed its CTR scheme for the year 2026/27 for working-age