Households that have not yet received their £400 energy bills support may now be eligible to apply via the government's Energy Bills Support Scheme: Alternative Funding.
The following people may be eligible to apply:
- care home residents
- residents of park homes
- tenants in certain private and social rented homes
- homes supplied via private wires
- residents of caravans and houseboats on registered sites
- farmers living in domestic farmhouses
- off-grid households
Households that do not have online access or need support in completing their application can contact the helpline on 0808 1753287.
► Find out more about the support scheme and apply
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You may be eligible for a £200 Alternative Fuels Payment if your household is not connected to the mains gas grid or you use alternative fuels as your main form of heating.
This is on top of the £400 from your electricity supplier.
You are eligible for this payment if the main way you heat your home uses tank or bottled gas, liquid petroleum gas, oil, wood or solid fuel.
Most homes that are eligible for this payment will get it automatically as a credit on their electricity bills.
We're launching new financial assistance to help Uttlesford residents who are struggling to pay their 2023/24 Council Tax bill due to the cost-of-living crisis.
We are aware the increased costs to every aspect of daily life is affecting more residents and would like to help those in greatest need.
In order to qualify for help from the Cost of Living Support Fund, you must:
- be occupying a property within the Uttlesford area as your main home
- be liable for the 2023/2024 Council Tax bill
- give supporting evidence of how your household has been negatively affected by the cost-of-living crisis
The scheme will run from the 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 inclusive.
► Get more details and fill in the online application form
If you know anyone who does not have internet access and needs support, please contact us on 01799 510510 or visit the Council Offices in Saffron Walden where officers will assist you in making an application.
Council Tax Support Fund
The government has provided additional support for customers in receipt of Local Council Tax Support (LCTS). The scheme provides an additional award of up to £25 to be off-set against the Council Tax liability for 2023/24.
In addition, Uttlesford will top this up by another £25 under the discretionary part of the government's scheme.
This discount will apply to current LCTS claimants and will be applied automatically.
► Find out more about the Council Tax Support Fund
Council Tax Support Fund (Discretionary)
The government has provided additional financial support under the Council Tax Support Fund.
As part of this funding, Uttlesford District Council has discretion to allocate part of this support to residents who are not currently receiving Local Council Tax Support.
You can apply for this support through our Exceptional Hardship Fund.
► Find out more about our Exceptional Hardship Fund
A strong, reliable broadband connection is now an essential household utility for most people. It’s crucial for children to be able to learn from home, for job hunting and helps us keep in touch with loved ones.
Social tariffs are a way to get broadband for customers who are receiving Universal Credit and other types of financial support.
They are much cheaper than the standard monthly rate and are reserved for these customers to help them afford the usual monthly price of a broadband connection.
► Get more information about social broadband tariffs from USwitch
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Many of us are worrying about the rise in living costs.
Our cost of living booklet brings together information about the support on offer for Uttlesford residents – from financial assistance and debt advice, helping with utility costs to making your home more energy-efficient. You can also see this information on our cost of living webpage.
Please remember to check on elderly or vulnerable family members and friends this winter and make sure they are aware of the support on offer.
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For quick, easy access to information on 200 health and wellbeing services across the district, go to Uttlesford Frontline or download the free app 'Frontline Referrals'.
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