Thousands of households have the opportunity to receive £300 in energy assistance this winter. Blackpool Council is providing this aid through its Household Support Fund to eligible households. The fund, managed by each local authority, offers various forms of support such as energy assistance, supermarket vouchers, and cash grants.
Eligible households in Blackpool can receive £200 if they consist of one or two individuals, including children. Larger households with three or more members, including children, may qualify for £300. To apply for this support, individuals must be facing financial difficulties and struggling to cover their expenses. Proof of recent bank statements for all household members is required.
Applicants do not need to be receiving Universal Credit or other benefits to access this fund, but they can only receive one award within a 12-month period. The payment is directly credited to the energy provider, appearing on the recipient’s bill or pre-payment energy meter. Applications can be submitted through the Blackpool Council website.
Residents outside of Blackpool should explore the support available through their respective local councils’ Household Support Fund. For instance, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is distributing £120 worth of vouchers to eligible residents. The council will provide two £60 vouchers to around 10,000 working-age households receiving Council Tax Reduction in the last two weeks of November. Additionally, two £60 vouchers will be distributed to approximately 6,000 households with pensioners who receive Council Tax Reduction in the first two weeks of January.
Residents in need in York can receive one-off £100 payments this winter from the City of York Council, provided they are receiving assistance with their council tax bill. Eligible residents have already received letters from the council containing a unique reference number to apply online.
Portsmouth City Council is offering £150 to single-person households and £200 to couples or families meeting specific income criteria. To qualify, households must have an income below £935 for a single adult household or £1,350 for a couple or family, including single parent families.
In conclusion, various local councils are providing financial assistance to eligible households this winter, ensuring that families in need can access essential support during the colder months.