Oxfordshire residents struggling to meet basic living costs are set to continue benefiting from the county council’s cost of living support.

A new package of measures for 2024/25 has been put forward for approval to the council's cabinet on May 14.

An allocation of £3,361,256 from the government’s Household Support Fund will enable the council to extend its support for a further six months.

This allocation marks the fifth round of assistance offered through the fund to aid vulnerable residents.

Councillor Nathan Ley, cabinet member for public health, inequalities and community safety, said: "While the rate of inflation has reduced a great deal, the impact is still being felt by many, especially low-income households with many costs remaining very high.

"This is why it’s so important that this funding from the government’s Household Support Fund means we can carry on providing support to those who need it the most for the next six months."

The programme will support various groups, including children and young people in early years settings, schools, and colleges to continue receiving free school meal equivalent support ahead of school holiday periods.

It will also benefit the city council and district councils which will get additional funding for targeted support.

The Residents Support Scheme, which helps residents with one-off short-term basic living costs, will see its funding stay at the same level as 2023/24.