During the upcoming winter, numerous households may qualify for a £300 energy assistance program.
Blackpool Council is providing the energy credit under its Household Support Fund to eligible households. Each local authority administers its version of the Household Support Fund, offering various forms of assistance such as energy support, supermarket vouchers, and cash grants.
Blackpool Council is disbursing £200 in energy aid to qualifying households with one or two individuals, including children. Families with three or more members, including children, may receive £300 in support.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must be facing financial difficulties and struggling to cover their expenses. Proof of recent bank statements for all household members is required.
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Applicants do not need to be receiving Universal Credit or other benefits to apply for this fund, but they can only receive one award within a 12-month period.
The assistance is sent directly to the energy provider and will be reflected as a credit on the bill or pre-payment meter. Applications can be submitted through the Blackpool Council website.
If you are not a Blackpool resident, it is recommended to check with your local council for support available through the Household Support Fund.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is offering £120 worth of free vouchers to eligible residents. Approximately 10,000 working-age households receiving Council Tax Reduction will receive two £60 vouchers in the last two weeks of November. Additionally, around 6,000 households with pensioners receiving Council Tax Reduction will receive two £60 vouchers in the first two weeks of January.
Residents on a low income who pay energy bills and do not receive Council Tax Reduction can receive one-off payments of £120. City of York Council is distributing one-off £100 payments to residents receiving council tax bill assistance.
Portsmouth City Council is granting £150 to single-person households and £200 to couples or families. Eligibility requirements include receiving specific benefits and having a household income below £935 for single adult households or £1,350 for couples or families, including single-parent families.
Household income must be below £935 for single adult households or £1,350 for couples or families, including single-parent families, to qualify.