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The Household Support Fund scheme gives local councils a pot of money to support struggling households in their area and last year, the Government gave the scheme another £842million in funding to cover April 1 2023, until March 2024
While there's some support for the $40-million idea, there's also concern about the timing of the request.
Halifax regional council is looking at ways to change rules around demolition permits and empty lots to help keep more housing in the city.
Halifax is exploring ways to better protect neighbourhoods from wildfires, months after wildfires destroyed dozens of homes and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.
In February, Halifax councillors voted in favour of regulating short-term rentals such as Airbnb, with the changes being implemented in September.