Gateshead Council's cabinet has approved a £20 'top up' on energy rebates to households in council tax bands A to D and in receipt of council tax support.
According to Gateshead Council 20,472 residents are eligible for the top up, 8,500 of which are pensioners. In addition, the council also approved to allocate £170 to residents in bands E-H (86 cases) who are also in receipt of council tax support.
The relief package comes from a central government funding totalling £13,564,650. Included in the fund is £447,750 reserved for the top ups.
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