Household
Bills
Council Tax
If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax you may be able to get support from Shropshire Council.
If you're on a low income you could be entitled to a council tax reduction.
Energy Bills
Ever wondered whether it’s cheaper to run a gas or electric oven? Or how about an electric blanket for three hours versus turning the heating on for 30 minutes? Well now you can find out by using this energy unit calculator.
To see how much something costs to run, use the wattage calculator to pick the appliances you want to compare and select how long they’ll be in use for.
Water
Bills
Big Difference Scheme
You could get up to 70% off the average Severn Trent bill.
The Big Difference Scheme can offer a reduction of water bills to any Severn Trent customer with a household income below £20,048.08.
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Households with child dependants may be eligible for an additional income allowance in excess of this amount.
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The Scheme will assess your household income when you apply, and that assessment will determine how big a reduction you're eligible for.
TV License
You can get a free TV Licence if you, as the licence holder, are 75 years or older and you, or your partner living at the same address, receive Pension Credit.
The Simple Payment Plan was created for those in financial difficulty.
People who qualify are able to choose from either a fortnightly or monthly payment plan that spreads the cost of a licence over 12 months, which is different to current payment plans.
Broadband and mobile tariffs
Social Tariffs
Social tariffs are discounted broadband and mobile deals for people on Universal Credit and other benefits.
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These tariffs are delivered in the same way as normal packages, just at a lower price. Amid rising living costs, more broadband and mobile companies offer social tariffs to help customers on low incomes.
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A large number of broadband providers now offer discounted social tariff products, with some offering deals from as low as £15 per month. This could represent a saving of more than £180 per year, which is around 50% compared to the average cost of broadband.