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Households in K&C to receive over cost-of-living support

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August 8, 2025
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Households in K&C to receive over cost-of-living support

Households in Kensington & Chelsea will receive more financial support to help with the cost of living. The council says it has already helped over 12,500 residents with a £50 low-income support payment to help.

Now, in its second year, the borough’s Low-income Support Scheme “has provided financial support to those who need it the most and helped low-income families with food, household bills, travel and clothing costs,” the council says.

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Since June 2025, low-income support payments totalling nearly £628,000 have been given to eligible residents who receive Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and/or Universal Credit Housing Allowance.

A recent survey of residents who received the £50 payment asked how it was used and how it benefited them. Over 400 people gave feedback, saying that the majority of households spent it to cover groceries and utility bills.

“We recognise that families are still feeling the impact of the rising cost of living and this £600,000 financial support was set aside to help residents who need it the most with household bills and costs,” Cllr Cem Kemahli, lead member for finance said.

To find out what other support is available from the Council, visit the Cost-of-living webpage on the Council’s website.

For more updates on Kensington & Chelsea, visit EyeOnLondon Kensington & Chelsea.