The one-off payment is being made by the council on behalf of central government as part of a national initiative to support families facing rising energy bills. The council is awaiting further guidance and necessary software upgrades from central government, which are not expected until January. Following this, testing will commence with the aim of making payments as soon as possible.
Households that currently pay their council tax by direct debit will have the £100 payment deposited directly into their bank accounts. Those who do not pay via direct debit will be contacted by the council with instructions on how to claim the payment.
Residents who do not yet pay by direct debit can sign up quickly and easily via the council's website at www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/directdebit.
