Councils across the country are paying out the £150 council tax rebate to help residents cope with a massive spike in energy prices.
If your property is in the AD municipal tax bracket, residents are entitled to the money, which will not need to be refunded.
This is a small measure to try to help tackle the cost of living crisis the UK has entered, with rising prices for energy bills, fuel and food.
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In most areas, those who pay council tax by direct debit will have the payment made automatically to their bank account.
However, those who do not need it will need to check with their local authority to find out how to claim the refund.
Is there more financial support from the government?
300 councils also received a discretionary fund of £144million.
The government explains: “In recognition that charging authorities may wish to provide support to households who are not eligible under the terms of the main scheme, councils will receive a share of a £144m discretionary fund.”
The fund, issued to local authorities, is intended to help households struggling with rising prices who are at risk of falling into the poverty bracket as well as those who may not benefit from the A to D scheme.
Some councils say the money will be offered to those in all groups – not just those in properties A to D, reports The Mirror.
Other councils say the additional funding will automatically go to the lowest earners.
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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-06-04 23:01:00
