£150 Council Tax Rebate

gjw59help
gjw59help Online Community Member Posts: 69 Contributor
in Benefits and income
Tameside Council are not giving us the cash they are taking it off next years bill,how can they get away with doing this,we are not in arrears and we need the money and will not help with our "cost of living".
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  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hi @gjw59help

    Sorry to hear this, that is a shame for you. Is there any way in which you can appeal it or make a request to have it brought forward for your circumstances?
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,172 Championing
    If you don't pay by direct debit this link says you should get a letter saying how you can apply by 6th June. If you don't return your application by 21 Aug 2022, then 'the £150 payment will automatically be credited to your Council Tax account.'
     
  • gjw59help
    gjw59help Online Community Member Posts: 69 Contributor
    They say they are having problems with all this but at the moment I am contacting Andrew Gwynne about it,I will update when I can.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    Good luck with it all @gjw59help. It sounds really frustrating that they are having problems with all this at the moment.

    Hopefully, you will find a better response/outcome soon. I will look forward to hearing from you with your update when you can  :)
  • racyguy
    racyguy Online Community Member Posts: 560 Empowering
    chiarieds said:
    If you don't pay by direct debit this link says you should get a letter saying how you can apply by 6th June. If you don't return your application by 21 Aug 2022, then 'the £150 payment will automatically be credited to your Council Tax account.'
     
    This system is causing a real headache with councils. Their computer systems are geared to collect money and not give it away.
    Personally it would be far easier for councils to deduct the £150 from the current CT liability like they are doing in Scotland (if there is one). For those with any arrears I am told that the payment will come off those arrears. Further I have been informed that if there is no liability to CT, you can claim that payment from the council as it will show as a credit on the CT account with no liability to set it against.
    I've given up worrying about it - if I get it or don't.
    My main worry is how to make sure that any more handouts during the year are received from the government.
  • gjw59help
    gjw59help Online Community Member Posts: 69 Contributor
    I had a reply from Andrew Gwynne he is contacting them to find out what went wrong,my wife ticked the box to receive the cash but instead of asking for her bank details the claim was closed down to be added to next years bill
  • racyguy
    racyguy Online Community Member Posts: 560 Empowering
    woodbine said:
    We received ours 10 days ago as we pay by DD, neighbours don't but they got a letter telling them how to access the money 3 days ago, it proved difficult as the system went into overload but all should be well next week.

    @racyguy I don't see any problems with ongoing help as any you qualify for will be paid automatically.
    Glad that you are sorted with the £150 payment.

    As for the ongoing help I am utterly confused with some of what is happening. Used to be on Pension Credit but claim was closed down in Jan 2022 but I would still be entitled to it (approx £52 a week) if I reclaimed it. From what I have read whether it is right or not, you have to be receiving PC by a date long gone so no point in reclaiming it now to get these handouts.
    As I have said it will be nice whatever we get but not holding much hope out - I have no idea of the various conditions you have to be under to get something)


  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    racyguy said: As for the ongoing help I am utterly confused with some of what is happening. Used to be on Pension Credit but claim was closed down in Jan 2022 but I would still be entitled to it (approx £52 a week) if I reclaimed it. From what I have read whether it is right or not, you have to be receiving PC by a date long gone so no point in reclaiming it now to get these handouts.
    As I have said it will be nice whatever we get but not holding much hope out - I have no idea of the various conditions you have to be under to get something)
    You'll get the extra £300 Winter Fuel Payment and the £400 towards your fuel bills.
  • racyguy
    racyguy Online Community Member Posts: 560 Empowering
    calcotti said:

    You'll get the extra £300 Winter Fuel Payment and the £400 towards your fuel bills.
    Thankyou. We won't get the Warm Home Discount though

  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    racyguy said:
    calcotti said: You'll get the extra £300 Winter Fuel Payment and the £400 towards your fuel bills.
    Thankyou. We won't get the Warm Home Discount though
    Not automatically.
  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Online Community Member Posts: 3,119 Connected
    racyguy said:
    Thankyou. We won't get the Warm Home Discount though

    Far more than what some will get though. 
  • racyguy
    racyguy Online Community Member Posts: 560 Empowering
    woodbine said:
    @racyguy the link below may help:

    https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/faqs-warm-home-discount-scheme
    Thanks for that. No we won't get that help as we are not in receipt of Guaranteed Pension Credit.
  • racyguy
    racyguy Online Community Member Posts: 560 Empowering
    woodbine said:


    whilst some who have had it in the past won't get it my understanding is that in effect more people will get it.
    If those in fuel poverty will not get it this year whereas in past years they have, yet you say that more people will qualify this year - I really do wonder where these extra bods are coming from and why were they not allowed to claim it previously?
    People who have previously proven that they needed it no longer find themselves in that position - their income/benefits must have taken them out of fuel poverty? 
  • Hollywood1
    Hollywood1 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
    Hi I am just trying to get my rebate of 150 I have had the letter and been told to fill out form on the email. Where is this form please or can I take this form to the post office, please give me advise.  
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi @Hollywood1

    Sorry but we won't be able to answer as watch council have different ways of doing this 

    Details should be in the letter you have if nor ring your local council tax department 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    racyguy said:
    woodbine said:


    whilst some who have had it in the past won't get it my understanding is that in effect more people will get it.
    If those in fuel poverty will not get it this year whereas in past years they have, yet you say that more people will qualify this year - I really do wonder where these extra bods are coming from and why were they not allowed to claim it previously?
    People who have previously proven that they needed it no longer find themselves in that position - their income/benefits must have taken them out of fuel poverty? 
    Not really. It’s because previously I believe a disability benefit qualified you 
    Hollywood1 said:
    Hi I am just trying to get my rebate of 150 I have had the letter and been told to fill out form on the email. Where is this form please or can I take this form to the post office, please give me advise.  

    You'll need to speak to your local Authority regarding this or have a look on their website.
  • racyguy
    racyguy Online Community Member Posts: 560 Empowering
    poppy123456 said:

    Not really. It’s because previously I believe a disability benefit qualified you 

    Ah right. So those who are in receipt of PIP at the highest rate for care and mobility are no longer poor and can afford not to need the help they had previously.
    But a fit unemployed 30 year old can?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    racyguy said:
    poppy123456 said:

    Not really. It’s because previously I believe a disability benefit qualified you 

    Ah right. So those who are in receipt of PIP at the highest rate for care and mobility are no longer poor and can afford not to need the help they had previously.
    But a fit unemployed 30 year old can?

    Well PIP isn't means tested and just because a person maybe claiming this, it doesn't mean they are "poor." I don't set the criteria, i just give the advice!
  • gjw59help
    gjw59help Online Community Member Posts: 69 Contributor
    Update,Tameside Council have reversed the decision and paid the 150 into my wifes bank account with some help from Andrew Gwynne I might add!
  • Middleton
    Middleton Online Community Member Posts: 263 Empowering
    calcotti said:
    racyguy said: As for the ongoing help I am utterly confused with some of what is happening. Used to be on Pension Credit but claim was closed down in Jan 2022 but I would still be entitled to it (approx £52 a week) if I reclaimed it. From what I have read whether it is right or not, you have to be receiving PC by a date long gone so no point in reclaiming it now to get these handouts.
    As I have said it will be nice whatever we get but not holding much hope out - I have no idea of the various conditions you have to be under to get something)
    You'll get the extra £300 Winter Fuel Payment and the £400 towards your fuel bills.
    If you are disabled and live alone, would a single person receive the £300 and £400?

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