So far this month, households have been bitten by rising energy prices, municipal tax increases and an increase in National Insurance to fund social care. The government is coming under increasing pressure to support families who are struggling to pay their rising bills. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the council’s tax rebate program in February this year, saying it would cover about 80 per cent of housing in England. To be eligible for the £ 150 payment you must be staying on a Band A to D property in England and it must be either your only or your main home. Second homes and vacant properties are not eligible. READ MORE: We compared Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons – and butter, milk and chicken prices went up in a week The government has set a legal requirement for all councils to make discount payments to all eligible residents by April 2022 and by September 2022 at the latest. The Manchester Evening News has contacted every municipality in Greater Manchester to find out when residents can expect to receive the money. Here is what everyone said.
Bolton
The Bolton Council will make payments in April and May for those who pay by standing order. But people who do not pay by regular order may have to wait longer. A Bolton council spokesman said: “People who pay their municipal tax by standing order will automatically be paid 150 150 into their bank account. We expect to make these payments in April and May 2022. “For people who do not pay by standing order, we will be ready to process bank payments from May onwards.”
Bury
The Bury Council will make payments to residents in April and May, according to a statement on its website. The statement added: “Please be patient with us as we make our payment arrangements. If we already retain your bank details because you are paying your municipal tax by standing order, we will use them. If we do not retain your bank details, we will be in touch in the next weeks”. The council did not respond to a request for further information from the Manchester Evening News.
Manchester
People who live in Manchester and are entitled to the discount and pay by standing order will have to receive their payments from the week beginning April 18, the Manchester City Council said. Residents who do not pay their city tax by standing order will be asked to apply soon, the council added. These payments are expected to be made from the week starting on April 25th. The council said anyone who could not connect to the internet would be supported to submit their application by telephone. A Manchester City Council spokesman told the Manchester Evening News: “The quickest and easiest way to claim a rebate is to set up a manager’s fee for paying your tax. However, there will be a system for those who do not pay a direct charge. – and help will be available to those who can not claim online to call the Council and get support through an assisted application process.This is an important exercise for the Council, but we are sure that anyone who wants to claim the 150 150 will be able to . “
Oldham
Oldham City Council said households that pay their city tax by standing order will be the first to receive their payment. Individuals who have created a direct charge to the board will receive their payment from May 2022. The payment will be made only after the payment with direct debit of the first installment of the municipal tax for 2022/2023 is successfully paid, the council said. The council encourages people to set a flat fee as a payment method in order to speed up the process. Read more related articles Read more related articles An Oldham Council spokesman said: “We look forward to making these vital payments as soon as possible, as we know how important they will be to our residents in the current economic climate. However, we must comply with the instructions given to us so that we can verify that payments are made to the right people in the eligible households. “We are also working on the necessary changes to our systems to allow these payments to be made to direct debit payers. We hope to be a place where we can make payments earlier than scheduled and residents should continue to check our site for more information on when they will receive their payment. “All eligible households will receive their deduction, regardless of how they currently pay their municipal tax, however we urge residents to sign up for payment by standing order, as it is a safe and reliable method and will support the payment process. of the discount. ”
Rochdale
In Rochdale, residents who pay their city tax by standing order can expect to receive their payments during the month of their first city tax installment, Rochdale Council said. Residents who do not pay by regular order will be asked to apply for the discount later this month.
A spokesman told the Manchester Evening News: “For residents who pay their city tax through a flat fee and whose first installment for 2022/23 is collected in April, we expect to start making payments during the week beginning April 25, 2022 . “For the residents who pay their municipal tax with a fixed charge and whose first installment for 2022/23 is collected in May, we expect to start making payments during the week starting on May 9, 2022 with payments that will last until May. “For residents who do not pay their city tax with a flat fee, we expect to invite applications during the week beginning April 25, 2022, after which payments will begin.” The spokesman added: “We have not yet started making payments, but we do not expect any delays.”
Salford
According to the Salford Council, residents who pay direct tax with a direct charge will automatically receive their payment after paying the April 2022 city tax installment. Residents with a non-direct charge will receive a letter by early May 2022 invites them to apply for the discount. The council did not provide further details, but said information could be found on its website here.
Stockport
The Stockport Council will send payments to residents from May 2022 if they pay a flat fee. Those who do not pay by standing order may have to wait longer, but the council will contact those directly affected. A Stockport Council spokesman told the Manchester Evening News: “We aim to start issuing payments in May 2022, when the first direct debit payment will be made in 2022/23. This is in line with government directives. After guidance, we will issue payments to those who pay by standing order first because of the convenience of this payment method. Residents who do not pay by direct order will be directed to a form on the Stockport Council website in due course. “ More information can be found here.
Tameside
At Tameside, residents who pay their city taxes at a flat rate can expect payments between April and May. For those who do not pay a flat fee, residents will need to apply for a discount. The council said it would make an application form available on its website “as soon as possible” for those affected. A statement on the Tameside Council website said: “The central government has stated that the Council’s tax deduction for energy payments must be made between April and September 2022. The Tameside Council will make all payments as soon as possible.” The council did not respond to a request for further information from the Manchester Evening News.
Trafford
A statement on the Trafford Council website said: “If you pay your April 2022 city tax installment on a straight-line basis, in most cases we will pay the 150 150 rebate directly to your bank account. “If you pay the April 2022 installment by another method or you do not have municipal tax to pay due to the exemption or receipt of tax support from the Municipality, we will arrange an alternative payment method and announce it soon. We will update the page when we have the details.”
Chondropan
Residents of Wigan who pay city tax through a standing order can expect payments in late April or early May, the Wigan Council said, while residents who do not pay by standing order will have to fill out an application form in May.
Lesley O’Halloran, director of clientele and culture, told the Manchester Evening News: have the energy 150 £ The payment of the discount was processed at the end of April 2022 or the beginning of May 2022. We will contact the residents to confirm that their payment has been processed and we will also contact the residents directly if we need more information.
“Residents who do not pay by standing order will have to fill out an application form to claim the επι 150.00 energy subsidy discount. The application process will start in May 2022 and payments will start in June 2022 when all the details within the application have been verified.
“We are working hard to make sure that payments are made with our residents as soon as possible. We are developing an online application process to ensure that as many residents as possible receive their payment as quickly as possible. Our Disclaimer Policy is being developed and will be published as soon as it is available. “
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