Thousands have been urged to apply for the cash.
Thousands of people in Salford could get a £200 payment from the council to help heat their homes this winter.
The council said the payment was made possible because of an extension of the Household Support Fund for a further six months until March 2025 - funding given to town halls from the government to help struggling households. In total, the new scheme could cost Salford council around £600,000 if everyone eligible claims their £200 payment.
The council's new winter support payment was confirmed by councillors during a meeting at Salford Civic Centre on November 12. Salford's deputy mayor Tracy Kelly said the local winter fuel payment will be a lifeline to some of the most vulnerable people in the city, but warned residents to watch out for criminals trying to scam them.
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