Council launches winter energy cost support scheme
Summary
Rotherham Council in Yorkshire has launched a scheme to help residents with their winter energy bills. The Energy Crisis Support Scheme offers up to £250 per household if they have £150 or less left after paying essential bills. More than 3,000 people benefited from a similar scheme last year.Key Facts
- Rotherham Council launched a scheme to help with winter energy bills.
- The scheme offers up to £250 per household struggling with energy costs.
- To qualify, residents must have £150 or less left monthly after essential expenses.
- The scheme is open to all residents, regardless of age or benefits status.
- Similar support from the council helped over 3,000 residents last year.
- The scheme adds to national aid measures like the £150 Warm Home Discount.
- Sheffield City Council and others seek to offer additional support.
- Sheffield charity, Link Community Hub, supports those facing poverty and deprivation.
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