WARRINGTON residents have been given an update on when they can expect to be paid their £150 council tax rebate.

In February, the Government announced a national council tax rebate for certain households to help towards soaring energy bills.

Every eligible household across the country is set to receive £150 this spring as a result to help combat the cost of living crisis.

Legally, the Government has set a requirement that all councils must make these rebate payments to all eligible residents from April 2022 and by September 2022 latest.

In a statement, Warrington Borough Council has confirmed that payments are set to begin to be made later this month or early next month.

A spokesman said: “Like many other councils, we are waiting for an update from our software supplier to be completed before we can begin the payment process.

“We expect this to take place in the coming weeks.

“Residents who pay their council tax bill via direct debit will not need to apply. We expect these residents to receive the rebate automatically later this month or early next month.

“For households in bands A-D who do not pay by direct debit, we will begin the payment process in May.

“An application form will be made available on our website and most of these households should receive the rebate from May onwards.

“Households who are not eligible for the rebate – such as those on income support in higher bands (E-H), or with properties in bands A-D that are exempt from council tax – we are due to receive a share of discretionary funding from the government to help.

“The discretionary scheme will be available shortly.”

They added that for more information about council tax – including bands, discounts, exemptions, situation changes and how to set up a direct debit, visit warrington.gov.uk/counciltax