Newcastle City Council is reminding people they may have to apply for the £150 Energy Support Payment. The payment helps most households living in properties in council tax bands A to D with their increased energy bills.
This is a national scheme, brought in by the Government because of a huge spike in energy bills. But it is local councils who are giving out the money.
The council is reminding people who they have invited to apply or who don’t pay their council tax by direct debit to complete the applicatio n here. And the sooner the better.