Borough MP welcomes cost of living payment to vulnerable households

Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash, has welcomed the announcement that the next cost of living payment for vulnerable and low-income households in Erewash, will be made between 31 October and 19 November 2023.

The £300 payment is the second of three payments totalling up to £900.00 for 11,500 households that are eligible locally, on means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits, and will help families affected by inflation. Details about the third cost of living payment will be announced in due course.

Maggie commented: “We must continue to do everything we can to support households across Erewash with global inflation caused by Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.  The record levels of financial support over the past year and a half have already supported families across Erewash, and this latest £300.00 Cost of Living Payment for 11,500 eligible households will make a huge difference to the most vulnerable and those on the lowest incomes this autumn.  The Government rightly remains committed to halving inflation, which is the best way to help everyone across Erewash with the cost of living.”

The £300 Cost of Living Payment will be sent out automatically to eligible households, so there is no need to apply. Eligible pensioner households will also receive a further £300 payment later this year as an addition to the Winter Fuel Payment.