Sponsored by
Bruce Welcomes first Cold Weather payout
Malcolm Bruce, MP for Gordon has welcomed the release of the first Cold Weather Payments of the winter, issued after seven consecutive days of freezing temperatures have been recorded.
Cold Weather Payments for postcode areas AB51-AB55, are now triggered by readings from Aboyne, rather than previously at Dyce.
Mr Bruce commented: “This is good news for households across West Gordon. Cold Weather Payments make a real difference, helping people afford to keep the heating on when temperatures plummet.
“By designating a new and more appropriate weather station at Aboyne, the scheme now finally reflects the fact that winter temperatures inland are lower than those typically experienced at Dyce.
“Its practical effect is likely to be that people in these areas will receive Cold Weather Payments more often. I am delighted that the Coalition Government has reacted positively and addressed this discrepancy.”
Mr Bruce explained: “Cold weather payments are separate from, and in addition to, winter fuel payments.”
The £25 rate has been made permanent by the UK Government.”
Email to a friend
Print this page
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Ellon
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 3 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North east
Your view
Please sign in to be able to comment on this story.