You may have seen the government announcement of £53m of support for vulnerable households who rely on heating oil.
The support will be targeted to help low-income households in rural communities affected by the recent surge in costs.
The additional funding will be distributed by local authorities via the Crisis and Resilience Fund, which comes into effect on 1 April and replaces the temporary Household Support Fund.
Locally, the fund will be administered by Essex County Council.
If help is needed before the Crisis and Resilience Fund starts in April, people can apply to local councils (Essex County Council) for support.
The Cost of Living Support section on our website has been updated, if you need help please get in touch with ECC via the links shared here.
