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The scheme is worth a total of £150,000 and applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis

ByCraig BuchanSouth East
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Applications for household grants of up to £250 are due to open for residents in part of Surrey.

Tandridge District Council is funding the scheme, which last ran in January, to support residents with the cost of living.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must live in the Tandridge district, be over 16 years old and be "experiencing financial hardship", the council says.

They must also prove they are struggling to pay for essential items for themselves or their dependants by submitting full bank statements for August, September and October.

Other evidence such as arrears letters and energy bills can be uploaded too.

Grants are available to households even if they receive support from elsewhere, such as Surrey County Council funds, external.

Tandridge District Council said it aimed to provide support to those who needed help the most.

How much money is available?

Successful applicants will receive a one-off payment, with the soonest payment date at the end of November.

Households without children can apply for £150, while those with under 18s can apply for £250.

The scheme is worth a total of £150,000 and applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis, the council said.

Other authorities in the county offer their own cost of living support.

How do I apply?

Residents can apply online, external or by phone from 10:00 GMT on 9 November.

People who apply by phone will have to take their bank statements to the council's offices in Oxted.

Applications close on 31 December at the latest.

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