Thousands of households may qualify for £300 in winter energy assistance, with Blackpool Council distributing the aid through its Household Support Fund. The council is providing £200 to households with one or two members, including children, and £300 to households with three or more members, including children. To be eligible, households must be facing financial difficulties and provide recent bank statements for verification.
Applicants do not need to receive Universal Credit or other benefits but can only claim the assistance once within a 12-month period. The payment is credited directly to the energy provider and reflected on the bill or pre-payment meter. Non-Blackpool residents are advised to check if their local council offers similar support through the Household Support Fund.
Other councils are also offering support, such as Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council providing £120 vouchers to eligible residents. City of York Council is giving out one-off £100 payments to residents receiving council tax bill assistance. Portsmouth City Council is awarding £150 to single-person households and £200 to couples or families meeting income criteria.
It is crucial to verify eligibility criteria and apply through the respective council websites for assistance.