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Energy Rebate Payments Continue To Be Paid Out To Eligible Islanders

The Isle of Wight Council is continuing to make energy rebate payments to eligible residents.

The government is providing a £150 rebate to council taxpayers in bands A-D (and E if in receipt of disabled persons reduction) to help with rising energy costs. This is a one-off payment and will not have to be repaid.

The council has made a total of 43,413 payments equating to more than £6.5 million.

The letters sent out to people who pay by cash contain a unique code. This code enables the resident to complete a short application online so payment can be made.

If you pay by cash and have already made an application but have not yet received a payment, you should receive a reply asking you to supply the Council with a copy of your bank statement to confirm account details — it does not need to show any of your transactions.

If you receive this letter, you can either email a copy of your bank statement to [email protected], drop it to a council help centre or send it by post to: Revenues Services, PO Box 238, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 9FP.

If you have received this letter and have not yet made an application, you can find out more online.

Earlier this week the council launched a new discretionary scheme to assist those not eligible for an energy rebate under the main scheme.

Eligible households in council tax bands E to H can apply for a discretionary payment of £150 to help with rising energy prices as part of the scheme.

Full details are available online.

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