Agenda item - Fuel Poverty for Pensioners

Resolved to:

1)               Note the continued promotion in January and February 2025 via council communication avenues the opportunity for those pensioners who need support, beyond those already on pension credits or other means tested benefits, to apply for the Brighton & Hove Fuel Payment Support Fund.

2)               Review the uptake of the Brighton & Hove Fuel Payment Support Fund in advance of the budget setting process.

3)               Thank officers who are working hard to help residents’ eligibility checks and applications for Pension Credit, as well as provide direct financial help with energy costs and wider advice on keeping warm this winter.