Benefits and money matters news
Funding available to support households in crisis
A funding package aimed at helping residents to be more financially resilient and supporting them during times of crisis is open for applications.
Published: Friday, 24th April 2026-
Almost 2,000 Swindon residents to receive energy bill support
Energy vouchers to help reduce the cost of bills are being sent to 1,923 residents by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2024 -
Support available for residents struggling to pay their Council Tax bill
A free service to help residents pay their Council Tax bill if they are struggling financially has been launched by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 18th December 2024 -
Council uses extra government funding to support vulnerable residents during winter
Funding which will support vulnerable residents this winter with essential costs is being made available through Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2024 -
Leader welcomes government funding to help vulnerable residents this winter
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has welcomed an extra £1.5m of government funding to support local residents with the cost of living and fuel poverty
Published: Friday, 4th October 2024 -
Help available to residents as energy price cap rise comes into force
With the energy price cap coming into effect from today (1 Oct), Swindon Borough Council is signposting residents who may be concerned about rising energy costs to various forms of support.
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2024
