More than 4,000 households on the Isle of Wight still haven't claimed their energy rebate payment.
The Isle of Wight Council has extended the deadline to allow Islanders, who haven't already been paid the £150, to apply.
It said more than 90 per cent of eligible residents have received the payment.
The closing date has been extended until 16 September to encourage a final take up of the £150 payment from government to assist with energy bills.
A total of £7,551,900 has been paid out on the Island.
The rules of the scheme are that each eligible household receives one payment of £150 paid to the person named on the council tax bill.
The letters sent out to people who pay by cash contain a unique code, enabling them to complete a short application online so payment can be made. The scheme also requires local councils to do fraud checking to ensure payments are made to the correct person.
You are eligible to claim this payment if your property is in council tax bands A to D and:
- you were living at the address on 1 April 2022;
- the council tax bill was in your name on 1 April 2022;
- the rebate has not already been claimed by another household member;
- the property is not a second home or unoccupied.
Councillor Chris Jarman, Cabinet member for strategic finances said:
“Our message is simple — don’t miss out!
"We know many people face huge difficulties with rising energy bills and that is why we are working hard to encourage households to apply for the support they are entitled to.
"No one should miss out. The worst case is that unclaimed funds return to central government.”
The council has also arranged two drop-in sessions to help guide residents through the application process.
These will be held at Ryde Help Centre on Tuesday, 13 September, between 9am and 5pm, and County Hall, Newport, on Thursday, 15 September, between 8.30am and 5pm. There is no need to book an appointment.
Residents are asked to bring a recent bank statement for the account they wish to deposit the payment.
Households who haven't yet applied for funding can also go to the council website: https://www.iow.gov.uk/
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