Historic Lichfield Shopfronts to Benefit from New Protection Scheme Friday, April 3, 2026 lichfield shopfront heritage conservation designcode grants restoration highstreet historic preservation A new consultation focusing on the shopfronts across Lichfield city centre is now underway, with council leaders poised next week to approve a design code and grant programme aimed at preserving the city’s historic character. … Read More
New £200 Cost-of-Living Payments to Help Struggling Households Starting April Sunday, March 22, 2026 costofliving crisisfund emergencypayments government lowincome grants support localcouncils financialaid households Starting this April, the Government is rolling out a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) aimed at supporting low-income households facing financial difficulties. This initiative will provide emergency payments directly to … Read More
Midlands Children 'Swapping Dummies for Vapes,' Councillor Warns as Calls Rise for Stronger Anti-Vaping Measures Wednesday, March 18, 2026 vaping dudley health youth smoking publichealth council prevention schools grants Concerns are mounting in Dudley as children increasingly replace pacifiers with vapes, prompting calls for more decisive action to prevent youth smoking and vaping. Cllr Sue Ridney expressed these worries during the Dudley … Read More
I'm on Universal Credit – How to Claim a Free £150 Clothing Allowance and Other Benefits Friday, January 30, 2026 universalcredit benefits reimbursement workclothes nhs travelsupport grants discounts hardshippayments financialaid A Universal Credit claimant has revealed a little-known benefit that could help many people on Universal Credit by reimbursing them up to £150 on work clothing—and that’s not all. Ray-Naomi, who recently used this … Read More
New £500 Cost of Living Payments Announced for Households in England Monday, December 29, 2025 costofliving supportfund financialaid camden energybills householdsupport grants help ukgovernment dwp Thousands of households across England will benefit from new financial support worth up to £500 to help with energy and water bills in the New Year. The Household Support Fund, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions … Read More
DWP Exempts Some PIP Recipients from New £400 Motability Charge Tuesday, December 23, 2025 motability pip dwp tax advancepayment wav disability grants ipt accessibility The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that some individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be exempt from a planned £400 charge related to the Motability Scheme. This announcement … Read More