UK Councils Secure Over £21m for Cost of Living, Homelessness Support

Several local councils across the UK have received significant government funding to support community regeneration and address the cost of living crisis. Warndon West in Worcester is set to receive up to £20 million over ten years for community-led regeneration initiatives aimed at improving local facilities and social cohesion. West Dunbartonshire Council allocated £332,000 from its Cost-of-Living Capital Fund to empower local groups, including Faifley Community Council, to enhance community services. Adur and Worthing councils secured over £650,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to continue direct support for vulnerable residents, expand homelessness prevention, and strengthen the voluntary sector. These efforts reflect a broader governmental push to invest in local areas that have been historically underfunded, with an emphasis on projects that deliver visible improvements and foster community engagement. Residents and officials alike have welcomed the funding as a necessary step to address social challenges and improve quality of life in their communities.