Household energy payment announcement
The government announced a £100 energy payment for eligible households as part of the Chancellor's autumn budget
On 28 October 2026, the government announced a £100 energy payment for eligible households in council tax bands A to D as part of the Chancellor's autumn Budget.
We have not yet received official details about how the scheme will work or whether councils will be responsible for administering payments.
We will share further information when guidance becomes available, on our website. There is no need to contact us about this at this stage.
Watch out for scams
In the meantime, please be cautious about unexpected texts, emails or social media messages asking you to apply for the payment, provide personal or bank details, or pay a fee as it could be a scam. Do not click on unexpected links claiming you must register immediately for the £100 energy payment.
If you receive a message claiming to be from the Council and are unsure whether it is genuine, please contact us