New fund to help Derbyshire householders with the rising cost of fuel
A new fund is being launched by Derbyshire County Council to support vulnerable households who rely on heating oil or bottled gas, with the rising costs of fuel. The county council is providing help using funding from the UK Government, announced in response to higher prices arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Approximately, 7,800 households currently use heating oil in the county, and a further almost 3,000 homes rely on LPG. Up to £311,000 is available to support […]