Low-income households in Cornwall will receive cash support

Portfolio holder for children and families, Barbara Ellenbroek, said the council had changed its eligibility criteria for households with children so it was “now linked to whether they receive council tax support rather than free school meals linked of benefits”.

“By better targeting the awards, we are able to help families with children of any age, rather than just school-age children,” she said.

The council said the remaining money would go to partner organisations, including Citizens Advice Cornwall, Disability Cornwall, Cornwall Carers Service and Community Energy Plus.