The payment is expected to be administered through local authorities, but councils are currently awaiting detailed guidance from Government on eligibility criteria and how the scheme will operate.
Residents do not need to take any action at this stage. As soon as further information is received from the Government, details will be published on the council's website and residents who may be eligible will be contacted.
The council advises residents to be wary of scams and to ignore any unsolicited messages, emails, or phone calls asking for personal or bank details to claim the payment until official guidance is issued.
Thank you for your patience while we await further details from Government. We will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available.
