Eligible residents urged to apply now for North Northants Council’s £250 Winter Energy Support

27 November 2025

A one-off £250 payment, funded by the UK Government's Household Support Fund and distributed by North Northamptonshire Council is available for residents of homes that are receiving means tested benefits, and on a pre-payment meter or use non-standard fuel such as heating oil, have a Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) or biomass boiler.

How to apply 

Residents are urged to apply online and will receive the payment to their bank account if successful. 

For those without a computer or Internet at home, North Northamptonshire Council libraries provide a range of services for residents without internet access, including free public computers with internet, Wi-Fi.

To receive the support payment you must:

• be over the age of 16 years (not in full time education)
• have the right to work in the United Kingdom
• be a resident of North Northamptonshire
• be in receipt of means tested benefits
• use a pre-payment meter or non-standard fuel (such as oil) for heating the home

Residents must also provide evidence of:

• your National Insurance number
• 1 month’s full bank statement dated within the last 3 months showing receipt of means tested benefits
• proof of up-front payment for energy (receipt, bill or statement of account showing name, address and account details) dated within the last 3 months

Due to the high numbers the council expects to receive, applications will be processed within two months from the date of application.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 20 February 2026 and to help us process applications efficiently and avoid delays, the form will occasionally be closed for short periods of time. 

This is a welcome fund and will make a real difference to eligible residents in North Northamptonshire this winter. We know that being able to pay the heating bills during winter is a very real worry for many people and this will hopefully help to ease that.”

The Household Support Fund continues to be a lifeline for many households in North Northamptonshire, particularly those experiencing significant financial challenges.

I strongly encourage anyone who is struggling with the cost of living to take a look at what is on offer and to take full advantage of the resources and support that is available.Cllr Gregory Wilcox, Executive Member for Communities at North Northamptonshire Council.

The Winter Fuel Payment is a different payment and service to the Winter Energy Support. Most people get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they’re eligible.