Crisis and Resilience Fund launched to Support Lincolnshire Households with Increased Heating Oil Costs
A new Fund has been launched to help vulnerable households across Lincolnshire manage the increased cost of heating oil.
The Crisis & Resilience Fund (CRF), a UK Government initiative established locally by Lincolnshire County Council and delivered in partnership with Lincolnshire Community Foundation, is providing targeted financial assistance to residents most in need.
With households reliant on heating oil not covered by the national energy price cap, many are exposed to volatile price increases. In response, the fund aims to support over 5,000 eligible households with a one-off £300 voucher to help cover heating oil costs.
This initiative is designed to ensure vulnerable residents can continue to heat their homes and access hot water.
Who Can Apply
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Household income below £36,000
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Savings under £6,000, after oil costs
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Use heating oil as the primary source of heating and hot water
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Be at risk of losing access to heating or hot water
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Be able to cover any remaining cost beyond the £300 voucher
Priority will be given to low-income households facing immediate need.
Important Information
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Funding is limited to one application per household
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Vouchers will be issued digitally via email, however if digitally isolated we can arrange for a copy to be sent via post.
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Applications will be assessed by the Grants Team, with decisions typically provided within two working days
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Not all applications will be successful, and decisions are final
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Please note that Lincolnshire Community Foundation does not administer funds to households in North Lincolnshire or North East Lincolnshire.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying. Support is available for those needing assistance with the application process.
Phone: 01529 572 575
E-mail: crf@lincolnshirecf.co.uk
Voting
The next Parish Council Elections throughout Greater Lincolnshire are due on Thursday, the 6th of May 2027.
Voting:
- You can register to vote here.
- If you intend on voting in person, you will need photo ID, you can find out what ID is accepted here.
- If you do not have photo ID, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate here.
- You can register to vote by post here.
- You can apply for a proxy vote here.
If voting in person, the polling station will be Toft Newton Village Hall, Washington Drive, Newtoft, LN8 3NN. The polling station opening hours are 7am to 10pm, if you are in a queue before 10pm, stay in the line, as you will be able to vote.
Changes are being made to elections law, from the next General Election (due in 2029), 16 and 17 year olds will be able to vote in all areas of the UK. You can read more here.
Forthcoming local government changes and elections in Greater Lincolnshire
Thursday, 1st April 2027:
New Greater Lincolnshire Shadow Unitary Authorities are formed.
Thursday, 6th May 2027:
Elections to Toft Newton Parish Council (held every four years).
Elections to new Greater Lincolnshire Shadow Unitary Authorities (then likely to be every four years).
Saturday, 1st April 2028:
New Greater Lincolnshire Unitary Authorities Officially Launch – (known as vesting day).
Police and Crime Commissioners are abolished – responsibilities for Lincolnshire Police will transfer to the Greater Lincolnshire Mayor, Humberside Police responsibilities will transfer to a new Police Panel made up of Unitary Authorities and the two Mayoralties covering the area – with East Riding Council likely to lead the Panel.
Thursday, 3rd May 2029:
Greater Lincolnshire Combined Counties Authority Mayoral Election (held every four years).
Wednesday, 15th August 2029:
This is the last day that a UK General Election can be held.
We will post details of elections in our parish on our website.