Leeds postcodes eligible for Cold Weather Payment after freezing weather - here’s how to check
Despite the temperate getting milder in Leeds this weekend, there are sure to be plenty more cold snaps before winter is done with us.
And because it's still February, you could be eligible to claim Cold Weather Payments to help cover heating costs during the freezing winter months.
If you are currently receiving Pension Credit; Income Support; Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance; Income-related Employment and Support Allowance; Universal Credit or Support for Mortgage Interest, you may qualify.
The cold weather payments are only triggered if the average temperature for your postcode is either forecast to be, or recorded as 0C or below for 7 consecutive days.
You’ll get £25 for each 7 day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March.
How do you know if a payment is due in your area?
There is at least one payment due for most areas in West Yorkshire
Enter your postcode here to find out: https://coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/