‘Voluntary work is a good experience for me’
Comments Off on ‘Voluntary work is a good experience for me’William Fairchild volunteers at four different organisations and is encouraging others to help.
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Almost 1,400 households receive £300 heating oil support payments
Comments Off on Almost 1,400 households receive £300 heating oil support paymentsThousands of North Lincolnshire households have now received £300 payments to help with rising heating oil costs, putting more than £400,000 directly into the pockets of residents.
The support was introduced to help rural households who rely on heating oil and have been hit by sharp increases in fuel prices.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “When this funding became available, our priority was simple – get help to residents as quickly as possible – we’ve kept that promise.
“More than 1,000 families have now received support, putting more than £400,000 back into rural communities. That’s money helping families, pensioners and residents with the increasing cost of living.
“We know households that rely on heating oil can face unique challenges, particularly in our villages and rural areas, which is why we moved quickly to make sure support reached those who needed it most.”
The council worked at pace to launch the scheme and contact residents who had previously registered an interest in receiving support.
Cllr Tim Mitchell, cabinet member for finance and efficiency, said: “The response has shown just how important this support is to local people.
“While more than 1,000 households have already benefited, we know there may still be residents who are eligible and have not yet come forward. If you use heating oil to heat your home, it is worth checking whether you could receive the £300 payment.
“We don’t want anyone to miss out on support that could make a real difference.”
Residents who believe they may be eligible are encouraged to apply through the council’s website.
Anyone who needs help completing an application can visit their local community hub, where staff will be available to provide support.
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RAF plane spots drone flying ‘dangerously high’
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Horncastle mayor recalls poignant 40-year synchronicity with first mayor role whilst pregnant with son
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Over 30 jobs up for grabs at Butlin’s recruitment drive in Skegness
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Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder
Comments Off on Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murderExclusive: Greater Lincolnshire mayor walks out on cabinet minister after row over social media role in community tensions
Andrea Jenkyns walked out of a meeting with a cabinet minister and several other metropolitan mayors on Thursday after a heated discussion about the murder of Henry Nowak and the civil unrest that has followed.
The Reform mayor of Greater Lincolnshire walked out of the meeting with the communities secretary, Steve Reed, and other regional leaders after a row over the role social media has played in exacerbating community tensions.
‘My rottweiler saved me from fire’
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Meet the street angels keeping Hull people safe at night
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This is what cold water shock feels like
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Britain ‘on back foot’ over Red Arrows replacement
Comments Off on Britain ‘on back foot’ over Red Arrows replacementA former Air Vice-Marshal says foreign replacements for the Hawk jets would be “a real tragedy”.