Vouchers to help with energy and food costs are on the way for low-income people around the North East this summer.
The £80 vouchers, funded by the Government’s Household Support Fund, will be sent by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to all households eligible for Council Tax Reduction.
More than 11,000 working-age households entitled to Council Tax Reduction are set to receive a voucher by the end of June.
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More than 6,000 residents who are pensionable age and entitled to Council Tax Reduction will receive their vouchers by the end of July.
There is no need to apply for the payment and the vouchers can be exchanged for cash at any PayPoint outlet.
Support for those not eligible for Council Tax Reduction
Discretionary £80 payments are available to low-income, energy-paying households who do not receive Council Tax Reduction.
Support for Care Leavers
Residents aged 18 to 25 years who have left care will receive a voucher worth £80.
Back on Track scheme
The remaining funding will be used to supplement the Council's Back on Track scheme, which offers crisis support in the form of goods and services.
Where can I find out more?
To find out more on the Household Support Fund, visit the dedicated web page.
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