More than 10,000 households across Gedling borough will receive their first direct payments to help with the soaring cost of living
Low-income households on means-tested benefits will receive the money automatically in their bank, building society or credit union account.
The first £326 payment will be paid by the end of July, marked as “DWP Cost of Living”, the government has said.
A second instalment of £324 will be awarded in the autumn.
Although the payments are designed to help with rising prices, and specifically soaring energy bills, recipients can spend or save the money as they see fit.
Gedling MP Tom Randall praised the move.
He said: “Everyone in Gedling is facing increases in the cost of living, caused by global inflationary pressures and Russia’s attack on Ukraine that is especially affecting the price of oil and gas.
“I am determined to do all I can to support my constituents and am pleased more than 10,000 across Gedling will receive an initial £326 payment from today (July 14) as part of the £650 cost of living payment for those on means-tested benefits.
“In addition to this and the £150 Council Tax rebate, all Gedling households will receive £400 energy bill relief grant from their energy companies in October, Gedling pensioners already receiving winter fuel allowance will also receive an extra £300 in November / December, a £150 disability cost of living payment will be paid to Gedling residents who are in receipt of disability benefits from September and an extra £500,000,000 is being provided to local councils to provide additional help via the Household Support Fund.”
