With much of the county in the grip of a big freeze Labour councillor Reg Copley is reminding people they may be eligible for heating grants.

The St Luke's ward councillor said grants of up to £1,500 were available towards the cost of improvements in insulation and water and room heating.

He said: "Families who have a child under 16 and are receiving Income Support, income based Jobseeker's Allowance, Housing Benefit or people in receipt of a range of benefit."

To claim call 0800 3166011.

Published Friday, January 10, 2003

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