To help with the increasing cost of living, and to add to the range of support the council offers people who are struggling financially, we are giving 5,000 residents a £50, one-off payment towards their council tax.
The additional council tax payment of £50 will be received by eligible residents by Friday. This will be for families impacted by the two-child benefit cap and single households of working age in council tax bands a and b.
Councillor Stephanie Cryan, cabinet member for equalities, democracy and finance, said: “Times are really tough for everyone so we will do all that we can to support people financially. I hope this one-off payment means a bit more cash to help those with young children to support, or those who have to pay for council tax on their own.”
The £50 payment will be paid directly to those eligible in their council tax account to reduce their outstanding balance.