More financial support for Warwick residents struggling with increasing energy and living costs has been announced by the district council.

Payments of up to £200 will be given to eligible households by Warwick District Council.

The Government has given WDC £228,900 to administer the rebate scheme, with the council providing a further £200,000 hardship fund for low income households.

WDC will identify eligible households and make payments automatically.

Cllr Richard Hales, portfolio holder for finance, explained: "The council is doing all it can to assist residents during this difficult time.

"In addition to freezing its portion of the council tax, we have agreed a £200,000 hardship fund for our most vulnerable households.

"Residents don't need to worry about applying for this scheme; our team are working flat out to identify those that are eligible based on the criteria and payments will be allocated automatically."

For full information about the discretionary scheme and the eligibility criteria, visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk/hardshipfund