Hardship Fund

£500 million Hardship Fund will provide council tax relief to vulnerable people and households to help those affected most by coronavirus.
Local Government Secretary confirms £500 million Hardship Fund will provide support, including council tax relief, in 2020 to 2021 to those who need it most
Guidance released today (24 March 2020) provides clarity for councils on how to allocate the funding following its announcement at Budget
The funding will enable further reductions in council tax for working age people in receipt of Local Council Tax Support
For full press release

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-confirms-500-million-hardship-fund-will-provide-council-tax-relief-for-vulnerable-households