Salford Council are providing a one-off £200 towards heating bills for people of pensionable age over this winter period.
The scheme is aimed at Salford residents of pensionable age who receive support under the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme for pensioners but are not in receipt of pension credits.
Designed to reach those most in need, it’s estimated that approximately 3,000 Salford households could benefit from this local initiative.
They will soon receive a letter from the City Mayor and Councillor Kelly, Statutory Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Housing and Anti-Poverty with a unique code which is required to make their online claim for payment.
City Mayor of Salford, Paul Dennett, said: “Since being elected in May 2016 it’s been heartening to see the Spirit of Salford in action across our communities in tackling poverty, inequalities, while also delivering on our inclusion and preventative agenda. I’m immensely proud of all that we’ve achieved to support the most vulnerable, placing lived experience and genuine co-production, as typified by our second Poverty Truth Commission currently underway, at the heart of our tackling poverty, inequalities and inclusion work.
“We continue to be hugely passionate about doing everything possible to support our residents, families and communities at this time, especially as we continue to grapple with the challenges arising out of the cost-of-living crisis. Our mission-led approach to tackling poverty is why we have always invested in the direct delivery of Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Services, and why we continue to commission Salford Citizens Advice, our Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector infrastructure organisation Salford Community and Voluntary Service and work with Salford’s Credit Union to support residents, families and communities within our city.
The winter support scheme uses funding from the council’s Cost of Living Investment fund and links to existing wider support available through the Household Support Fund, Salford Assist and Welfare Rights and Debt Advice team. Eligible residents for the scheme will soon be receiving a letter directly by the City Mayor and the Statutory Deputy City Mayor.
