A welcome boost for many
Nottingham City Council has outlined how it will distribute more than £20m through council tax energy rebate schemes to help households struggling with the cost of living crisis. In February, the Government wrote to local authorities to inform them of the introduction of an Energy Rebate Scheme that would provide a one-off payment of £150 to qualifying households, using the Council Tax data to identify qualifying households.
• Properties with exemptions due to all residents being under 18 or only occupied by severely mentally impaired in Band E – H This group has been identified for a top-up amount due to our ongoing corporate parenting responsibility and the fact this additional funding would make a big difference to the cohortAll pay energy bills so would benefit from this additional amountThis group has been identified for a top-up amount due to their limited budgets, additionally there is an increased chance of them being home more frequently or being unable to keep active to keep warm due to mobility...
Deputy leader and portfolio Holder for finance, Councillor Adele Williams, said: “Many people in Nottingham are facing hardship and difficulties due to the cost-of-living crisis, and so any help and support that can be provided is welcome.
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