Fiona Bruce MP notifies eligible constituents of Cold Weather Payments
The Department of Work and Pensions Cold Weather Payment has been triggered for eligible people within the ST7 postcode area which covers a number of areas in Fiona Bruce’s constituency including Alsager, Rode Heath and Scholar Green, due to the poor weather conditions for the period 19/1/2013 to 25/1/2013.
Fiona said “these Cold Weather Payments will be made automatically to certain recipients of Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Pension Credit. The rate is set at £25 a week during periods of cold weather where the temperature is forecast to be at 0oC for seven consecutive days.
If you believe you are eligible and have not received this automatic payment, I urge you to contact the Department for Work and Pensions.”
For further information on whether you are eligible for these payments please go to http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06074
