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Wandsworth Council is shutting down its popular cost-of-living fund—still holding $6 million—redirecting it into general reserves, sparking outrage from communities already struggling. The new Crisis and Resilience Fund, bringing in $3.8 million annually, will replace targeted aid like holiday food vouchers for kids and an extra domestic violence advocate, forcing families into a more complex application process. While the council promises housing, debt, and job support, critics say vulnerable residents are being left behind, especially as key programs vanish. Opposition leaders slam the move as prioritizing budgets over people, warning that cuts to essential services contradict borough values—yet the council insists it’s following new government funding rules.

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