Cost of living support

Overview

The Government has announced extra support for families to help with cost of living pressures.


Cost of Living Payments

The Cost of Living Payments will be made by the government. The Council is not responsible for administering these payments.

See Cost of Living Payments from the government


Help with energy bills

£400 will be taken off your energy bill automatically from October 2022.

This does not need to be paid back and requires no action.

This is a government scheme. South Tyneside Council is not responsible for administering this support.

Applications for the £150 Council Tax energy rebate have now closed.

See help with energy bills