Further payments to support pensioners, care leavers and youngsters on free school meals in Rotherham

A report to Rotherham Council’s cabinet details how a £2.4m household support fund will be used to help those most in need across the borough.

For youngsters leaving care, £45,000 will be used to help them pay their utility bills when they move into independent accommodation.

Pensioner households will be able to apply for part of a £250,000 fund to pay for rising household living costs.

Another £1.4m will fund food vouchers for children eligible for free school meals.

The remaining £750,000 will be distributed to pensioners in receipt of council tax support in the form of £85 payments.

The funding for care leavers can be used to make payments towards utility costs, food and other household items.

The report is set to be approved by RMBC’s cabinet at their next meeting on July 11.