Published:
8:44 April 29, 2022
Norfolk Council awarded out over £5 million in compensation payments as part of of efforts to help resist the impact of in cost of life crisis.
The Breckland Council encourages people in area to check them out bank Accounts over in next a few days to check that their £150 tax credit has arrived.
The Council Tax Benefit Scheme was announced through government in February of this year providing eligible households in Tip lanes A – D with a one-off payment.
However, the board can only process payments automatically for people who paid council tax by direct debit before April 25, 2022, and if their bank Account details match detainees on tax accounting Council.
People who pay council tax in different way we will instead receive £150 off their future council tax bills.
Phil Cowan, Executive Member of the Breckland Council for finance, income and benefits, said: “Processing grants for a £150 rebate for of all our residents was a huge event, including millions of pounds.
“Identifier like to thank employees through advice and in partnership for helps to get this important money our residents as soon as possible possible.
“More than 30,000 households will automatically receive payments under next a few days, and I encourage indirect debit payers to look out for their letter over in next pair of weeks.”
Councils throughout the county will issue discounts people over in the coming days, although some councils have warned that payments may be delayed.
Great Yarmouth and North Norfolk Councils said it could take until early May. for payments to be made.
Tax deduction would be welcome news for many with rapid inflation and rising energy prices increase the cost of living up hundred of pounds for year.
Our recent survey of 2500 households in Norfolk and Waveney showed that many were affected by the steep climbs. in in cost of a life.
However, council tax bills also increased it year county starting from rise of £44 for Group B properties and £30 for group A.
