Winter Fuel and Warmth
The Government once again has failed to increase pensioners’ winter fuel payment this year. According to research by the Liberal Democrats, the payment now only covers 36% of the average winter fuel bill compared with almost 66% in 2003. Now the £200 will only cover 33 days of an average 91-day winter.
Councillor Michael Wilkes comments: “We strongly support the Age Concern campaign to increase the winter fuel payment for pensioners by at least £100. Pensioners should not have to turn off the heat because of worry about fuel costs and paying the bill”.
If you are getting on in years, it is all the more important to keep warm and save a bit on fuel bills. If you would like a copy of our specially produced ‘Warm in Winter’ leaflet, then please write to Councillor Michael Wilkes at 38 Paradise Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 0DU.
