Pensioners living in Flintshire can benefit from a one-off grant to help towards their Council Tax. The Welsh Government funded initiative is not means tested but will invite claims from pensioners who meet certain qualifying criteria.
To qualify for a grant, you must be 60 or over on 30 September 2011, be liable to pay Council Tax on your main Flintshire residence, be in receipt of State Retirement Pension or Pension Credit but not receiving any Council Tax Benefit at 30 September 2011.
For pensioners who received the grant last year and have not had a change in their circumstances, the latest grant will be awarded automatically again this year – without the need of completing a new application form.
The value of individual grants will be dependent on the number of previous and new applications received and will be credited to Council Tax accounts after the closing date of 30 September 2011.
Council Leader Arnold Woolley said: “This scheme has now been running for three years and is an excellent opportunity for those pensioners who do not normally qualify for any assistance with their Council Tax. I urge everyone who is eligible to please make a claim by the 30 September 2011.”
To claim for the first time, pensioners should telephone the Council Tax team on 01352 704848 or download an application form by visiting www.flintshire.gov.uk/pensionergrant
