Wolverhampton's poorest will lose £500,000 in payments, say city Tories
Wolverhampton's poorest households will lose out on £500,000 worth of payments as a result of government cuts, say the city's Tories.
The opposition Conservative group has tabled a motion calling for Wolverhampton Council to condemn the Government's decision to cut the Household Support Fund by 11.9% from April 2025.
The scheme, introduced in 2019, distributes money to local authorities to help households struggling to cope with the rising costs of food, energy, and essential bills.
The council has more than £5.26 million over the past year, but next year the amount will be cut by more than £500,000.
Councillor Stephanie Haynes, Conservative member for Penn ward, criticised the decision:
“The Household Support Fund has been a vital safety net for families in Wolverhampton," she said.
"At a time when food and energy costs remain high, Labour’s decision to cut this essential funding is disgraceful. They are hitting the most vulnerable while raking in record tax rises. Families in our city deserve better.”
The Conservative group will table a motion at the council meeting on Wednesday next week, demanding the Government reverse its decision.
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