Catherine Sayer

Nov 23, 2024 | tandridgeindependent.com | Catherine Sayer

Amongst the wave of policy announcements from the new government was the recent news that the Household Support Fund, designed to provide some financial assistance for those most in need, is being extended until April next year. It followed calls from local councils and charities to extend the scheme which, since 2021, has provided help for low income households struggling with the rising cost of living.

Sep 11, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Luke Achterstraat |Catherine Sayer |Peter Burgess

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Sep 11, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Luke Achterstraat |Catherine Sayer |Peter Burgess

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May 29, 2024 | tandridgeindependent.com | Catherine Sayer

On Monday, 3 June, from 10:00, residents on low incomes who live in Tandridge District can apply to the council for a grant through the government’s Household Support Fund, which aims to help with the rising cost of living. The fund aims to support households most in need, anyone who is vulnerable or cannot pay for essentials. You do not have to be getting benefits to get a grant. If you get benefits, they will not be affected if you get a payment from the fund.

Feb 6, 2024 | tandridgeindependent.com | Catherine Sayer

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge which can be set by local councils on new development to raise money to help fund infrastructure, facilities and services needed to support new homes and businesses. CIL is applied as a charge on each square metre of new building and is payable by most residential and retail developments in the Tandridge District.  The council collects the levy and distributes it to projects in the district.