Almost 1,400 households receive £300 heating oil support payments

Thousands of North Lincolnshire households have now received £300 payments to help with rising heating oil costs, putting more than £400,000 directly into the pockets of residents.

The support was introduced to help rural households who rely on heating oil and have been hit by sharp increases in fuel prices.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “When this funding became available, our priority was simple – get help to residents as quickly as possible – we’ve kept that promise.

“More than 1,000 families have now received support, putting more than £400,000 back into rural communities. That’s money helping families, pensioners and residents with the increasing cost of living.

“We know households that rely on heating oil can face unique challenges, particularly in our villages and rural areas, which is why we moved quickly to make sure support reached those who needed it most.”

The council worked at pace to launch the scheme and contact residents who had previously registered an interest in receiving support.

Cllr Tim Mitchell, cabinet member for finance and efficiency, said: “The response has shown just how important this support is to local people.

“While more than 1,000 households have already benefited, we know there may still be residents who are eligible and have not yet come forward. If you use heating oil to heat your home, it is worth checking whether you could receive the £300 payment.

“We don’t want anyone to miss out on support that could make a real difference.”

Residents who believe they may be eligible are encouraged to apply through the council’s website.

Anyone who needs help completing an application can visit their local community hub, where staff will be available to provide support.