£110,000-a-year fund will offer 'timely support' to Cambridgeshire families - council leader
It's part of a Government fund to help families in need
Families in East Cambridgeshire struggling to afford rising bills could get a share of £110,000 a year.
The district council's set to receive the sum through the Government's Crisis and Resilience Fund for three years to help people in need live comfortably.
Residents could get help with essential household needs or arrears where support would help them regain stability, the council said.
“For a resident who is worried about bills, debt or keeping a roof over their head, asking for help can feel daunting," Councillor Anna Bailey, leader at East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC), said.
"This funding will help us offer timely, practical support while listening to each person and understanding the pressures they are facing."
ECDC said the funding will be targeted so that "limited resources can make the greatest possible difference to local people and the wider community."
People can also receive face-to-face personalised support to understand their options through ECDC's housing and community advice team, prevent homelessness and check if they're entitled to benefits.
The team can also help people access care, adaptations, and shape support around people living with a serious or terminal illness.
The Council is also due to start using Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) data to help identify residents who may be most in need or may not be receiving all the support available to them.
ECDC said this will allow them to "reach out earlier with targeted, one-to-one help, including support to maximise household income and prevent financial difficulties from escalating."