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Ross Thomson

Low-income households in North Lanarkshire can apply for fuel hardship payment

Low-income households in North Lanarkshire can apply for a £150 fuel hardship payment from North Lanarkshire Council.

The payment is aimed at residents on a low income but earning too much to be eligible for any other cost of living financial assistance provided by the Scottish or UK governments.

Details of income thresholds and how to apply are available online.

The deadline for applications is December 3 at 5pm.

“We know that many people are worried about rising energy bills, so we are allocating £2.16m to offer a one-off payment to households on a low income,” said the council’s deputy leader Paul Kelly.

“This is part of our eight-point cost of living action plan to help support residents who are trying to cope with spiralling living costs by providing a cash boost towards household bills.

“As part of the application process, we will also offer free support and assistance on benefits, debt and budgeting advice, and advice on staying warm while reducing energy costs.”

Information is also available at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-money/cost-living-help.

Payments to successful applicants will begin at the end of October, and will be made in the order that applications have been received.

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