Even more people are now eligible to apply for the Safe and Sound Grant scheme in the East Riding.
Andrew reports, “I have been informed that East Riding Council has increased the scheme’s savings cap from £5,000 to £23,250, making the funding more accessible to those who need it.
“The aim of this assistance is to help minimise the fear of crime for residents by providing financial assistance to install certain home security measures in the homes of older home owners. A range of measures are available, including: door chains, door viewers, window alarms and locks.
“I also brought the idea for this scheme to North Lincolnshire Council after I saw it operating in the East Riding. I am delighted that the Conservative-run North Lincolnshire Council has now made the scheme available to older residents in North Lincolnshire too.”
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with your relevant council below:
East Riding - you can request an application form by sending an email to safe.communities@eastriding.gcsx.gov.uk or by calling 01482 396380.
North Lincolnshire - to apply, please contact the Home Assistance Team by emailing handyperson@northlincs.gov.uk or by calling 01724 297000. Please apply before the 31st March 2019.
