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Struggling with energy bills but don't get the £150 council tax help? Check our council-by-council list to see if you're due further support

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James Flanders
James Flanders & Petar Lekarski
Created 28 June 2022 | Edited 12 July 2022

If you weren't eligible for the £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living but are struggling to pay your energy bills, you may be entitled to a one-off cash payment. We've trawled the websites of every UK council to see which ones have released their eligibility criteria for the money, and so check below.

The discretionary fund was an idea we believe was first put forward to the Chancellor by MoneySavingExpert (MSE's) founder Martin Lewis.

In a call with the Chancellor a few days before the announcement, having been told that the proposed help may not catch everyone, Martin put forward the idea of a catch-up fund for those struggling who missed out on the council tax scheme. Three days later, the Chancellor announced the £169 million discretionary scheme for England and Wales. 

In some cases, you could get up to £300 – though this does differ by council. Of the 332 councils in England and Wales, almost half (141) have so far confirmed their eligibility criteria, which we've detailed in the table below. Payments under the discretionary scheme must be made by 30 November 2022. We've not included councils in Scotland or Northern Ireland as they will not make discretionary payments. 

Key criteria to qualify for discretionary funding

Our findings show that in most cases, to qualify for the discretionary pot of money you'll need to be a recipient of one of the following benefits - and this includes some in council tax bands A-D too who are also due the £150 rebate:

  • Child tax credit

  • Council tax support (England)

  • Council tax reduction (Wales)

  • Employment and support allowance

  • Housing benefit

  • Income support

  • Jobseeker’s allowance

  • Pension credit

  • Universal credit

  • Working tax credit

Councils do not have enough money to support all households though, so it is best to act quickly. In most cases, you'll be required to fill in a form online. If you don't pay your council tax by direct debit you'll be able to use the form to share your bank details safely. Some of the forms will also require you to provide a unique code, which is likely be contained in a letter sent by your council.

Check the situation for your council (England and Wales)

We'll regularly update this table with info as we get it. Sign up to MSE's weekly email for updates. 

Council

What will I get and how will I get it?

Adur and Worthing Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Allerdale Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Amber Valley Borough Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £150 to those who qualify in bands E-H. Full help available at the council’s discretionary fund page

Arun District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and all households will need to apply online. Full help available at the council's discretionary fund page

Ashfield District Council

Council yet to decide

Ashford Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but you will need to apply at a later date if you don’t. Full help at the council's discretionary fund page

Babergh District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. Where your council has your bank details it'll pay you directly, though others eligible will need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Basildon Borough Council

It's giving a further £30 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify for extra help and £180 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything as payments will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Bassetlaw District Council

Council yet to decide

Bath and North East Somerset Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Bedford Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Birmingham City Council

It’s giving £66.25 or £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Blaby District Council

Council yet to decide

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Blackpool Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Bolsover District Council

It's giving £80 or £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and a further £25 for some pensioners. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Borough of Broxbourne

It's giving a further £50 or £105 for those qualifying in bands A-C and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don't need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don't. Full help on council's discretionary fund page

Boston Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Bournemouth (BCP) Council

Council yet to decide

Bracknell Forest Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Bradford Metropolitan District Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying an extra £25 for those struggling in bands A-D and £150 for those in bands E-H. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Braintree District Council

Council yet to decide

Breckland District Council

Council yet to decide

Brentwood Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Bridgend County Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on council's discretionary fund page

Brighton and Hove City Council

Council yet to decide

Bristol City Council

Council yet to decide

Broadland District Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Bromsgrove District Council

Council yet to decide

Broxtowe Borough Council

It's giving a further £20 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Buckinghamshire Council

It's giving a further £25 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify for extra help and £150 for those in bands E-H. All households will need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Burnley Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply, if you need to. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Caerphilly County Borough Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £150 to those qualifying in bands A-I. Full help on the council’s discretionary fund page

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Cambridge City Council

Council yet to decide

Cannock Chase District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Canterbury City Council

Council yet to decide

Carlisle City Council

Council yet to decide

Carmarthenshire County Council

Council yet to decide

Castle Point Borough Council

It's giving a further £150 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. Some need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Central Bedfordshire Council

It's giving a further £40 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Ceredigion County Council

Council yet to decide

Charnwood Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Chelmsford City Council

Council yet to decide

Cheltenham Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Cherwell District Council

Council yet to decide

Cheshire East Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Cheshire West and Chester Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Chesterfield Borough Council

It's giving a further £20 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Chichester District Council

It's giving a further £150 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Chorley Council

Council yet to decide

Christchurch (BCP) Council 

Council yet to decide

City and County of Swansea

While you can't apply yet, it's due to open at a later date paying £150 to those who qualify in bands A-I. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

City of Cardiff Council

Council yet to decide

City of Lincoln Council

Council yet to decide

City of London

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

City of York Council

Council yet to decide

Colchester Borough Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Conwy County Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Copeland Borough Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £150 to those who qualify in bands A-H. Full help available at the council’s discretionary fund page

Cornwall Council

Council yet to decide

Cotswold District Council

Scheme closed

Coventry City Council

It's giving £30 for those qualifying in bands A-D. You won't need to apply as eligible households will receive a Post Office voucher to redeem at a branch. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Craven District Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Crawley Borough Council

It's giving a further £150 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H .You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Dacorum Council

Council yet to decide

Darlington Borough Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £150 to those qualifying in bands E-H. Full help on the council’s discretionary fund page

Dartford Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Denbighshire County Council

Council yet to decide

Derby City Council

Council yet to decide

Derbyshire Dales District Council

Council yet to decide

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Dorset Council

Council yet to decide

Dover District Council

It's giving a further £35 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Durham County Council

It's giving a further £25 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £175 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

East Cambridgeshire District Council

It’s giving a further £20 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. The payment will be made automatically in most cases but some will need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

East Devon District Council

Council yet to decide

East Hampshire District Council

It's giving rebates for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

East Hertfordshire District Council

Council yet to decide

East Lindsey District Council

Council yet to decide

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £150 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

East Staffordshire Borough Council

Council yet to decide

East Suffolk Council

It’s giving a further £20 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. The payment will be made automatically in most cases but some will need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Eastbourne Borough Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Eastleigh Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Eden District Council

Council yet to decide

Elmbridge Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Epping Forest District Council

Council yet to decide

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Erewash Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Exeter City Council

Council yet to decide

Fareham Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Fenland District Council

Council yet to decide

Flintshire County Council

Council yet to decide

Folkestone and Hythe District Council 

While you can't apply yet, it's due to open at a later date paying £150 to those who qualify in bands E-H. Full help available at the council's discretionary fund page

Forest of Dean District Council

Scheme closed

Fylde Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving £20 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £170 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Gedling Borough Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £23 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £173 for those in bands E-H. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Gloucester City Council

Council yet to decide

Gosport Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Gravesham Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

It's giving a further £15 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £165 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit, but will need to apply at a later date if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Guildford Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Gwynedd County Council

Council yet to decide

Halton Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Hambleton District Council

Council yet to decide

Harborough District Council

Council yet to decide

Harlow Council

Council yet to decide

Harrogate Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Hart District Council

Council yet to decide

Hartlepool Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You don't need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don't. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Hastings Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Havant Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Herefordshire Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply at a later date if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Hertsmere Borough Council

Council yet to decide

High Peak Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Horsham District Council

Council yet to decide

Huntingdonshire District Council

Council yet to decide

Hyndburn Borough Council

While you can't apply yet, it's due to open at a later date paying up to £150 to those who qualify in bands A-H. Full help available at the council's discretionary fund page

Ipswich Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Council yet to decide

Isle of Wight Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. Most need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Isles of Scilly

Council yet to decide

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council

It's giving a further £25 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £175 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Kingston-upon-Hull City Council

It's giving a further £150 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Kirklees Council

Council yet to decide

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Lancaster City Council

It's giving a further £30 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Leeds City Council

It's giving a further £100 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as eligible households will receive a Post Office voucher to redeem at a branch. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Leicester City Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit, if you don’t you'll receive a Post Office voucher to redeem at a branch. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Lewes District Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Lichfield District Council

Council yet to decide

Liverpool City Council

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Barnet

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Bexley

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit, if you don’t you'll receive a cheque in the post. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

London Borough of Brent

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £150 to those qualifying in bands E-H. Full help on the council’s discretionary fund page

London Borough of Bromley

It's giving a further £40 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £190 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

London Borough of Camden

It's giving a further £150 for those struggling in bands A-D and up to £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

London Borough of Croydon

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Ealing

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Enfield

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Hackney

It's giving £30 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. Some need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Haringey

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

London Borough of Harrow

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply at a later date if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

London Borough of Havering

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Hillingdon

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Hounslow

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Islington

It's giving a further £62.50 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £212.50 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on council's discretionary fund page

London Borough of Lambeth

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Lewisham

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Merton

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £150 to those qualifying in bands E-H. Full help on the council’s discretionary fund page

London Borough of Newham

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Redbridge

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Southwark

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Sutton

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £67 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Council yet to decide

London Borough of Wandsworth

Council yet to decide

Luton Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don't need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don't (application form not yet ready). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Maidstone Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Maldon District Council

Council yet to decide

Malvern Hills District Council

Council yet to decide

Manchester City Council

It's giving a further £150 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Mansfield District Council

Council yet to decide

Medway Council

Council yet to decide

Melton Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Mendip District Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and a further £25 for those qualifying in bands A-H. The payment will be made automatically in most cases but some will need to apply online (application form not yet ready). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Mid Devon District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Mid Suffolk District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. Some need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Mid Sussex District Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Middlesbrough Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Milton Keynes

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Mole Valley District Council

Council yet to decide

Monmouthshire County Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-I. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-I. You don't need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

New Forest District Council

Council yet to decide

Newark and Sherwood District Council

It's giving a further £28 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply at a later date if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Newcastle-Under-Lyme District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on council's discretionary fund page

Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council

It's giving a further £18 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £168 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply at a later date if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Newport City Council

Council yet to decide

North Devon Council

Council yet to decide

North East Derbyshire District Council

Council yet to decide

North East Lincolnshire Council

Council yet to decide

North Hertfordshire District Council

Council yet to decide

North Kesteven District Council

Council yet to decide

North Lincolnshire Council

Council yet to decide

North Norfolk District Council

Council yet to decide

North Northamptonshire Council

Council yet to decide

North Somerset Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and a further £100 for those qualifying in bands A-H. The payment will be made automatically in most cases but some will need to apply online (application form not yet ready). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving a further £20 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £170 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on council's discretionary fund page

North Warwickshire Borough Council

It's giving a further £150 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £300 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

North West Leicestershire District Council

Council yet to decide

Northumberland County Council

Council yet to decide

Norwich City Council

Council yet to decide

Nottingham City Council

Council yet to decide

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

It's giving a further £150 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £300 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Oadby and Wigston District Council

It's giving up to £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You’ll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving a further £75 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £175 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Oxford City Council

It's giving rebates for those qualifying in bands E-H and further payments for those qualifying in bands A-D. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Pembrokeshire County Council

Council yet to decide

Pendle Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Peterborough City Council

Council yet to decide

Plymouth City Council

Council yet to decide

Poole (BCP) Council

Council yet to decide

Portsmouth City Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and up to £150 for those qualifying in bands A-D. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Powys County Council

Council yet to decide

Preston City Council

It's giving a further £30 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Reading Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Redcar and Cleveland Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and £60 for others in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Redditch Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

It's giving up to £150 for those qualifying in bands A-I. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply, if you need to. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Ribble Valley Borough Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £30 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £180 for those in bands E-H. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Richmondshire District Council

Council yet to decide

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

It’s giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply if you don’t (letters have been sent out with info on how to apply). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Rochford District Council

Council yet to decide

Rossendale Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Rother District Council

Council yet to decide

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving £90 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit, if you don’t you'll receive a cheque in the post. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Royal Borough of Greenwich

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don't. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

It's giving £120 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. The payment will be made automatically in most cases but some will need to apply online (application form not yet ready). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Council yet to decide

Rugby Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Runnymede Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Rushcliffe Borough Council

It's giving up to £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Rushmoor Borough Council

It's giving up to £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Rutland County Council

It's giving a further £20 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on council's discretionary fund page

Ryedale District Council

Council yet to decide

Salford City Council

Council yet to decide

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those in bands E-H. You don't need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don't. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Scarborough Borough Council

It's giving a further £150 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Sedgemoor District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and a further £21 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You don't need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply if you don't (letters will be sent out with info on how to apply). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Selby District Council

It's giving £150 to those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Sevenoaks District Council

Council yet to decide

Sheffield City Council

It's giving up to £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Shropshire Council

Council yet to decide

Slough Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving a further £100 for those qualifying in bands A-D and up to £250 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Somerset West and Taunton Council

It's giving a further £24 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £174 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

South Cambridgeshire District Council

It's giving a further £15 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

South Derbyshire District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. Some will need to apply online (application form not yet ready). Full help on council's discretionary fund page

South Gloucestershire Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

South Hams District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

South Holland District Council

Council yet to decide

South Kesteven District Council

Council yet to decide

South Lakeland District Council

Council yet to decide

South Norfolk District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

South Oxfordshire District Council

Council yet to decide

South Ribble Borough Council

Council yet to decide

South Somerset District Council

Council yet to decide

South Staffordshire Council

It's giving rebates for those qualifying in bands A-H. Some need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

South Tyneside Council

Council yet to decide

Southampton City Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and all households will need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Spelthorne Borough Council

Council yet to decide

St Albans City and District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You don't need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply if you don't (letters will be sent out with info on how to apply). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving up to £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Stafford Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help at the council's discretionary fund page

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Council yet to decide

Stevenage Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving a further £20 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £185 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

While you can’t apply yet, it’s due to open at a later date paying £150 to those qualifying in bands A-H. Full help on the council’s discretionary fund page

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Council yet to decide

Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Council yet to decide

Stroud District Council

It's giving rebates for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Sunderland City Council

It's giving a further £20 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £170 for those in bands E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Surrey Heath Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Swale Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Swindon Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You will need to apply online (application form not yet ready). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Tamworth Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Tandridge District Council

Council yet to decide

Teignbridge District Council

Council yet to decide

Telford & Wrekin Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Tendring District Council

Council yet to decide

Test Valley Borough Council

It's giving a further £55 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £205 for those qualifying in bands E-H. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Tewkesbury Borough Council

It's giving up to £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Thanet District Council

It's giving a further £35 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Three Rivers District Council

It's giving a further £40 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. Some need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Thurrock Council

Council yet to decide

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H, you don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by direct debit but will need to apply at a later date if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Torbay Council

Council yet to decide

Torfaen County Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-I. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Torridge District Council

Council yet to decide

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving a further £25 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £175 for those in bands E-H, you don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by Direct Debit, if you don’t you'll receive a cheque in the post. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Uttlesford District Council

Council yet to decide

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Council yet to decide

Vale of White Horse District Council

Council yet to decide

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Council yet to decide

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

It's giving a further £35 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify for extra help, and £150 for those in bands E-H, you don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by Direct Debit, but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Warrington Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Warwick District Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H and a further £50 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You won't need to apply as the payment will be made automatically. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Watford Borough Council

It's giving a further £35 for those qualifying in bands A-D and £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. Some need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Waverley Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. Some need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Wealden District Council

Council yet to decide

Welwyn Hatfield Council

It's giving a further £105 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in band E-H. You don’t need to do anything if you pay council tax by Direct Debit but will need to apply online if you don’t. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

West Berkshire Council

Council yet to decide

West Devon Borough Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

West Lancashire Borough Council

Council yet to decide

West Lindsey District Council

Council yet to decide

West Northamptonshire Council

Council yet to decide

West Oxfordshire District Council

Scheme closed

West Suffolk Council

Council yet to decide

Westminster City Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You'll be contacted with information on how to apply. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Wiltshire Council

Council yet to decide

Winchester City Council

Council yet to decide

Wirral Council

Council yet to decide

Woking Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Wokingham Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Wolverhampton City Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. You need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Worcester City Council

Council yet to decide

Wrexham County Borough Council

Council yet to decide

Wychavon District Council

It's giving up to £150 for those qualifying in bands A-H. Some will need to apply online (application form not yet ready). Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Wyre Council

It's giving £150 for those qualifying in bands E-H. Some need to apply online. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Wyre Forest District Council

It's giving a further £35 for those struggling in bands A-D who qualify and £150 for those in bands E-H. You won't need to apply as eligible households will receive a Post Office voucher to redeem at a branch. Full help on the council's discretionary fund page

Scottish councils don't offer discretionary funding

If you live in Scotland, all 32 councils with responsibility for the £150 council tax rebate have already made a full or partial payment. Unlike in England, Scotland's main scheme was opened up to both those living in bands A-D or those on council tax reduction, irrespective of their council tax band.

You didn't need to apply for the payment. All Scottish councils offered the full £150 discount either off one monthly council tax bill or they'll debit it across the year's bills (which are typically broken down into 10 months). However, Aberdeenshire Council allows households to exchange their council tax discount for a cash refund if they wish to.

Discretionary scheme

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