Pensioners living in Flintshire can benefit from a one-off grant to help towards their Council Tax. The Welsh Assembly 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 2010, be liable to pay Council Tax on your main Flintshire residence, be in receipt of State Retirement Pension but not receiving any Council Tax Benefit at 30 September.
The value of individual grants will be dependent on the number of applications received and will be credited to Council Tax accounts after the closing date of 30 September 2010.
Council Leader Arnold Woolley said:
“This 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.”
Claims forms can be obtained by telephoning the Council Tax team on 01352 704848 or by visiting www.flintshire.gov.uk/pensionergrant
