Derry City and Strabane District Council have said it hopes to release its hardship fund scheme "in the coming weeks" after previously announcing the scheme was delayed.
In September, members of the council approved a budget of £258,000 for a Discretionary Emergency Fuel Support Programme to support those poorest through the cost-of-living crisis this winter.
The scheme was due to roll out to the public within the council district on Monday, October 17 but was delayed after a council spokesperson said the authority was unable to appoint a fuel payment partner in time.
