why not Hartlepool??

[kevplumb]

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18457425.emergency-hardship-fund-approved-middlesbrough-residents/

[akarjl2]

Because the clowncil need to keep the trough full - we all know how many snouts have to be taken care of.

When you are of a certain IQ level and below + unemployable and suffering from visions there is not a lot else you can do to fund your lifestyle.

Maybe "Shame" needs bombarding with emails and messages?

[fred c]

If a resident receives benefits the council already subsidise that to the tune of an extra 8% which means the normal 20% is reduced to 12%.....The government gave all councils extra funding to support those on benefits which reduces their council tax even further, I think HBC have or will be implementing that scheme.

[kevplumb]

just had the letter this afternoon
I'm in credit £7 
that has to be a first £ 167 

[Inspector Knacker]

Might it not be wise to see what happens? The Northern Echo has always pretended Hartlepool doesn't exist so it not being mentioned in this article proves nothing yet.

[fred c]

It's happened, eligible residents have already received notification of the extra money, I think the initial letters were sent out last week......

[Inspector Knacker]

I suspected if the money was being issued to all authorities they'd take a dim view of it being stashed in the municipal mattress. It was always gonna paid out.

[Grumblstiltskin]

just had the letter this afternoon
I'm in credit £7 
that has to be a first £ 167 

Maybe Shame treated us all to a "one over the limit"