Shropshire Council to hand out £584,000 in energy bill support
Shropshire Council has agreed a move that will see more than half a million pounds paid out to help people struggling with rising energy bills.
The council's cabinet has approved a proposal to use £584,000 from the Government to support families facing increasing costs.
The money has to be used by November 30, or it has to be paid back to the Government.
Councillor Gwilym Butler, portfolio holder for financial and corporate resources, said the council has looked at options for the money, and was confident its choices will support those suffering most.
"It is my opinion there will be further funding coming down the line," he added.
The money will be used to make a targeted payment for council tax support claimants in bands E to H who were in receipt of council tax support as of April 1, 2022.
It will also allow the authority to make an additional top up payment of £70 to existing working age council tax support claimants in receipt of council tax support as of April 1 – and who are continuing to claim council tax support as of August 1.
Any remaining balance will be used for wider applications for support.
