Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward writes:
£150 Government Council Tax Energy Rebate
Some information below on the rebates which will be paid by the Council in April.
Who is eligible?
Households in Council Tax bands A to D will receive the £150 rebate. You can find your band on your Council Tax bill or on the Government website. You must be the Council Tax bill payer on 1 April 2022. Second homes and empty properties will not benefit.
How will my household get its £150 rebate?
If you pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit, the rebate will go directly into your bank account after your first Direct Debit instalment is paid in April 2022. You can expect the payment to arrive in your bank account about a week later.
If you don’t pay by Direct Debit, RCC will not have your bank details to make a payment. You will therefore get a letter after 4 April 2022 and will then be able to complete a short application form online. There will also be a phone number for those who are unable to go online. You will be asked whether you want payment made straight to your bank account, in which case your bank account details will need to be verified, or via cheque or a credit to your Council Tax account.
If you are struggling with food costs, energy and water bills and other essentials, contact Citizens Advice Rutland Tel: 01572 723494 www.rutlandcab.org.uk