More Council Tax help

Those eligible will be awarded up to £35 from the Council Tax Support Fund, which is funded by the Government.

Council Executive approved receipt of the £218,349 Council Tax Support Fund scheme at its April meeting.

The council will also receive New Burdens Funding from the Government to fund the costs of administering this scheme.

Energy Bills Support

Erewash Borough Council will award £400 in Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding grants to eligible households.

Council Executive approved the receipt of the £458,000 from Government for the scheme at a meeting in April.

Additional council tax support is now available for Erewash residents who have an outstanding balance after receiving Council Tax Support.

Erewash Borough Council has made it a priority to help vunerable residents with the increasing cost of living by providing additional funding towards their outstanding council tax.

Residents in receipt of Local Council Tax Support will not need to make a separate claim for a reduction under this scheme. The council will assess who is eligible for support and automatically apply the discount.

Residents can access their council tax account by logging into My Erewash. You can also find more information at erewash.gov.uk