Northumberland offers free gas safety checks and repairs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Northumberland County Council is offering free gas safety checks and up to £500 for repairs to unsafe gas appliances for eligible vulnerable residents.

Northumberland County Council is offering free gas safety checks and repair funding to help vulnerable residents prevent dangerous home hazards. The council will provide up to £500 to repair, replace or service unsafe, faulty or inefficient gas boilers, fires or cookers.

Eligible residents must live in privately owned homes with a household income of £36,000 or less, or have a disability. Councillor Gordon Stewart, cabinet member for public safety, said: 'The safety of our residents is a top priority, and we know that gas-related hazards can pose significant risks in the home. We want to ensure that everyone can live safely and independently in their homes without the worry of dangerous appliances.'

The support is being administered by Northumberland County Council and provided by Foundations Independent Living Trust through the Gas Safe Charity. Funding is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so residents are encouraged to apply promptly.

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Northumberland residents offered up to £500 for unsafe gas appliance repairsNorthumberland County Council offers up to £500 for free gas safety checks and repairs for vulnerable homeowners, helping prevent dangerous home hazards.Hexham Courant · 21 Oct, 05:00
Northumberland residents encouraged to apply for gas safety checksNorthumberland County Council is encouraging eligible residents in the county to apply for a free gas safety check.Northumberland Gazette · 20 Oct, 15:48

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