Cost of Living Support for Cornwall Residents

Cornwall Council has received around £10 million in Government funding for 2026–27 to help households cope with the rising cost of living, among other measures.

A majority of this (£8.25 million) will be used for the new Crisis and Resilience Fund, which is there to support households struggling with essential costs such as energy bills, daily living expenses, food, and emergency housing needs. It replaces the Household Support Fund, which was due to end, and will continue for the next 3 years to give local authorities greater certainty.

On top of this, following the sharp increase in heating oil prices, Cornwall Council has received £1.53 million in emergency funding to support low‑income households that rely on oil to heat their homes and water. Cornwall Council are in charge of distribution and has set the criteria for who can receive the funding, offering £300 payments to people receiving Council Tax Support or those exempt due to chronic mental illness.

Applications can be made here: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/.../crisis-and-resilience.../

Cornwall also continues to benefit from the Time2Move Holiday Programme, fully funded by the Department for Education. This programme provides activities and meals during school holidays for children eligible for benefits‑related free school meals.

See more here:  https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/.../time2move-holiday-programme/

I want to ensure that everyone who is eligible knows about this support and can access it, so that the significant investment reaches those who need it most.