Around 80% of families are eligible for the free money to help with growing living costs, although payments may be delayed for another four months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to government guidelines to local governments, refunds were expected to be distributed “as soon as feasible” beginning April 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, authorities have until September 30 to complete all of the payments, which means that those in need may have to wait months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government created the programme to assist families in dealing with increased living costs, such as rising energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is being distributed to residents of council tax bands A to D, with some receiving it sooner than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct debit customers are certain to receive their payments well ahead of the September 30 deadline, and many have already received the funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is due to the fact that the council already possesses their bank account information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents who pay with a different way are more likely to face long lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n