This week sees the issue of annual Council Tax bills and should include leaflets informing residents about the £150 Council Tax energy rebate they may be entitled to from 1 April.

Only households in Council Tax bands A to D are eligible for the one-off payment. The council is encouraging eligible households to set up their Council Tax payments by Direct Debit if they haven’t already done so, as it will enable them to issue the rebate more quickly.

Eligible households who don’t have a Direct Debit for their Council Tax will still receive their rebate, but it may take longer to receive payment.  More information is available here.

Low income households who are not eligible for the £150 payment may yet receive some support, as part of the Government’s £144m of discretionary funding which has been shared nationally. Details of this have still yet to be agreed.

Residents who are struggling with their finances can check if they are eligible for a Council Tax reduction, along with other support, by visiting www.oldham.gov.uk/wecanhelp