Surrey council offers up to £250 cost of living grants for residents

Tandridge District Council in Surrey is launching a scheme to provide household grants of up to £250 to residents experiencing financial hardship, BBC Business reported. The scheme aims to help those struggling to pay for essential items for themselves or their dependants.

Applicants must live in the Tandridge district, be over 16 years old, and submit full bank statements for August, September, and October to prove financial difficulties. Additional evidence like arrears letters and energy bills can also be provided.

The grants are available even to those receiving other financial support, such as from Surrey County Council. Households without children can receive £150, while those with children under 18 can apply for £250. The total fund for the scheme is £150,000.

Applications open online and by phone from 10:00 GMT on 9 November, with payments expected to start at the end of November. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Phone applicants must bring bank statements to the council’s offices in Oxted.