Stockport Council is relaunching its winter support vouchers scheme "to ensure the well-being and warmth of residents throughout the upcoming winter season". 

The scheme means eligible families can receive a £97.50 voucher per child, to help alleviate financial strain.

Eligible families include those receiving free school meals (or early years and post-16 equivalent), and those (with dependents) in receipt of local council tax support and/or housing benefit. 

Vouchers will be sent from 7 December - for those whose children receive free school meals, it will be sent via email. In cases where the Council lacks an email address, parents will receive vouchers by post.

Councillor Jilly Julian, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources commented, "We fully acknowledge the challenges that people are confronted with due to the escalating cost-of-living crisis, and we want to do all we can to help residents across Stockport, especially households with young families. 

"The winter season means added pressure on people from all walks of life. It's important that everyone living in our borough is aware of the support available to them."

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