How you can get council’s £250 cost of living help

Tandridge District Council is reopening its cost of living grant scheme, offering eligible residents one-off payments of up to £250. The support is intended for people experiencing financial hardship and struggling to afford essential items.

Households without children can apply for £150, while those with children under 18 can apply for £250. The £150,000 scheme is open to Tandridge residents aged over 16; applications require full bank statements for August to October and may include other evidence of hardship. Applications open at 10:00 GMT on 9 November and will be handled first come, first served, closing by 31 December or when funds run out; payments could begin at the end of November.