North Lincolnshire families set to benefit from £1.3m government grant 

North Lincolnshire families set to benefit from £1.3m government grant 

North Lincolnshire families are set to benefit from a £1.3m government grant, the council reported. 

This summer, our local area is set to receive the biggest support scheme North Lincolnshire has seen, thanks to a £1.3m government grant. 

The money will be used to support older people and families who are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the rising cost of living. 

The North Lincolnshire Council stated that families of 7,500 children who are currently eligible for free school meals are to receive a £50 food voucher, per child, this summer. 

Additionally, a further 1,000 families on the lowest income will receive a voucher which will be distributed automatically. 

The most vulnerable North Lincolnshire residents, including pensioners on low income, will be supported by a brand-new grant scheme to help with household bills. 

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: 

“The Government continues to provide unprecedented resources to support people and businesses that need it most. With the global situation causing rising energy and food bills, I am delighted that the Government has stepped-up yet again to support the most vulnerable in North Lincolnshire” 

“We have worked with our MPs Holly Mumby-Croft, Andrew Percy and Martin Vickers to ensure that this Government support goes to families who need it most over the summer”, he added. 

“As well as financial support, the council will also work with residents to help them to improve their job prospects which includes finding a new job or to gain higher paid work”