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Cost of Living Support Newsletter June 2026

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18 June 2026

 

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Cost of Living Support newsletter where you can find practical information and advice to support you with rising costs.

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Mum and son playing on a zipwire in a parkSummer holiday support is available for families

Families who receive Free School Meals and need help with essential food costs during the summer holidays can apply for support through the Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF).

Applications will open on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.  

 

Children queuing for school dinnersMore families eligible for Free School Meals from September

From September 2026, families who receive Universal Credit will qualify for free school meals (FSM).

Although they will be automatically eligible, families will still need to apply to receive the FSM.

 

An elderly patient's hand being held, on a hospital bedCouncil Tax exemption for residents with terminal illness

To ease financial pressure at a very difficult time, the Council has introduced a local exemption so that people living with a terminal illness in Cheshire West and Chester no longer have to pay Council Tax.

 

 

Community stories

 

Mum and daughter collecting food from The Bread and Butter Thing hubVideo about the Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT)

Watch this short video to learn more about the Bread and Butter Thing bringing affordable food into communities. Come with us to visit their Hub in Westminster Community Centre, Ellesmere Port.

 

Old TV Licence stampClaim your unused TV Licence Savings Stamps refund before 31 December

If you have old TV Licence Savings Stamps, you may be able to claim a refund – but the deadline is 31 December 2026.

 

Stressed man holding his phone and credit cardKeep your money safe – avoid loan sharks

More than 1 million people in England are in debt to loan sharks. Knowing the signs can help you protect yourself and your money.

Read on to find out more about loan sharks and how to avoid them.

 
 

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