Rossendale Heating Oil Support
We may be able to help eligible households through our Heating Oil Support scheme.
Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, this scheme is for households in Rossendale who use heating oil as their main heating fuel and are finding it difficult to afford their heating costs.
Who can apply
You may be able to apply if you:
- live in Rossendale
- use heating oil as your main heating fuel
- pay for your heating oil yourself
- are on a low income or facing financial hardship
- need help because rising oil costs are making it difficult to heat your home
Before you apply
You will need to complete an application form and provide information about your circumstances.
We will ask you for evidence to support your application. This includes:
- a recent heating oil invoice
- a recent bank statement
- any other information we may need to assess your application
Submitting an application does not guarantee that support will be awarded.
Applications will be considered in the order they are received, but support will be awarded based on eligibility, available budget and level of need. Priority may be given to households in the greatest financial hardship and those who are out of oil or at immediate risk of running out.
Apply
Heating Oil Support Application Form
If you need help completing the form, please contact us at crisisandresilience@rossendalebc.gov.uk.
What happens next
Once we receive your application, we will review the information provided. Applications will be considered within 14 days following your application being submitted.
We may contact you if we need further information or evidence before making a decision.
Privacy and use of information
Rossendale Borough Council has a duty to protect the public funds it administers. The information you provide may be used to assess your application, prevent and detect fraud, and for monitoring and reporting purposes. Where appropriate and where the law allows, information may also be used to help connect you with other support services that may be able to help with your circumstances.