London Borough of Merton, GB responds to rising costs with support fund and community events

London Borough of Merton, GB Rising Costs Support Events

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Council officials approved a £2 million fund for local organizations serving residents hardest hit by rising inflation. This fund builds on a £150 energy rebate for 70,000 households. Three cost-of-living events connect visitors with representatives from groups like Citizens Advice and Age UK. Event attendees also receive £10 grocery vouchers for their participation. A dedicated portal lists events, local resources, and funding sources for struggling households.

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London Borough of Merton, GB

London borough in England

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Help with the cost of living | Merton Council

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Merton Council announces £2m fund to help with cost-of-living crisis | Merton Council Newsroom

Merton Council has announced a £2million cost-of-living support fund to help those residents being hardest-hit by the current crisis. The council’s support package will include targeted help to residents most-impacted, as well as support to local community voluntary groups, as prices soar and inflation reaches 9%. The authority is also inviting residents to a series…

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