New Crisis and Resilience Fund replaces Warrington’s local welfare support schemes
Warrington Borough Council says the new fund, launched by government on 1 April 2026, is replacing existing local welfare support and is intended to help residents facing hardship with essential costs.
Warrington Borough Council says the Crisis and Resilience Fund is now the main route for residents needing help with essential living or housing costs. The council says the government launched the fund on 1 April 2026 and that it will replace existing local welfare support schemes.
The page says support may come through crisis payments, housing payments, the Council Tax Support Exceptional Hardship Fund and wider resilience services. It also signposts residents to other help, including Living Well Warrington, Citizens Advice, Turn2Us and the Department for Work and Pensions, depending on their situation.
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AI-assisted summary checked against the linked primary pages at 2026-10-29T13:00:35.715Z (Europe/London editorial context). Council benefits page carries a 26 October 2026 footer date and sets out the fund, its launch date and the support types available.
- Crisis and Resilience Fundwarrington.gov.uk · Source published 26 Oct 2026
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