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Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 Thousands of 'off-grid' homes eligible for £250 to help with heating bills

Households dependent on either heating oil or LPG and are eligible for reduced council tax will benefit.
Up to 20,000 homes could benefit from the payment, which is part of a larger £130m package aimed at supporting households struggling with the cost of living. The package also includes:
* A £100 household energy payment for those eligible for council tax relief
* £7m support for bus travel to help operators with high fuel costs and protect passengers from fare increases
* £8m for councils to extend the £100 payment to households not captured by other schemes and facing financial hardship The Welsh government says the package represents a significant investment in Welsh communities and is designed to provide immediate relief for households this winter.