Oldham Council secures £5.7m crisis support for residents
Oldham Council has secured £5.7 million in funding for 2026/27 to support residents facing financial hardship, an increase of over £1 million from previous Household Support funding. The 12-month programme includes supermarket vouchers worth £15 at May half-term and £50 over summer holidays for around 21,000 children eligible for Free School Meals, a £1 million Crisis Payment scheme for residents facing sudden financial hardship, and a £500,000 Housing Payment scheme for those at risk of homelessness. Additional support includes help with rent deposits, community-based crisis support through faith and voluntary organisations, and funding for Oldham Foodbank. From summer 2026, resilience support will include a one-stop financial advice service, an Income Maximisation Team, energy efficiency advice, an expanded Holiday Activity and Food programme, affordable loans through Oldham Credit...