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What is it?
Bracknell Town Council is the only Parish or Town Council within the UK that offers this kind of scheme. Parish and Town Councils manage public money and provide services and facilities to the community. Most of the funds managed by BTC are spent on parks, play areas and sports facilities which benefit the youth and families in the Borough. The TV Licence Grant Scheme was developed to ensure that the older generation benefits too. The rules of this scheme can be found below, please read them carefully to ensure that you or your family member are fully eligible.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Can you answer YES to all 5 questions below?
Then you may be eligible!
Applicants must fulfil ALL of the following criteria…
…to be eligible for the TV Licence Grant Scheme of £57.00
- Are you State Pension age?
You must be able to provide valid proof of age, demonstrating that you have reached State Pension Age. - Do you receive Pension Credit?
You must receive Pension Credit and provide evidence of your entitlement through a valid Pension Credit letter. Click on the Pension Credit eligibility link to read more. - Have you lived in Bracknell for at least one year?
You must provide documentation, such as a utility bill, or bank statement, as proof of their residence in Bracknell for a minimum period of one year. - You are still paying for your TV Licence?
If you are in receipt of a free TV Licence or benefit from a 50% concession due to being blind (severely sight impaired) you will not be eligible for this grant. - You can email your Pension Credit Letter to us?
Email your pension credit letter to enquiries@bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk to show that you are currently receiving pension credit.
Purchasing your TV Licence
If you think you qualify for the grant, you must purchase your TV licence before you apply, using one of the options listed below:
- Online by Direct Debit, either annually, quarterly or monthly.
- By phone, using a debit or credit card. Please call 0300 790 6144 with your bank details and TV Licence number to hand.
- At a PayPoint outlet using cash or a debit card. You will need to bring your licence renewal notice and keep your receipt.
- With a TV Licensing savings card, using cash or a debit card. Save towards the cost of your licence at any PayPoint outlet, or over the phone on 0300 555 0286
- By post, by sending your payment slip (if you have one) along with a cheque to TV Licensing, Darlington DL98 1TL. Please make the cheque payable to ‘TV Licensing’ and write your name, address and TV Licence number of the back. Do not fold or staple your cheque, and do not send cash in the post.
How to Apply for a TV Licence Grant
- Grants can be either submitted via the online form or by telephone 01344 420079.
- The Television Licence must be in the name of the person claiming the grant.
- Payment will be by Electronic Banking which will be paid on the Friday of the week the grant is claimed.
- We may contact you for proof of ID by email if this is your first claim.
- You need to show a valid TV Licence for the current year – if you pay by Direct Debit please be prepared to have your licence checked online
- You need to show proof of pension credit entitlement
- This is a scheme operated by Bracknell Town Council. People living in other parts of Bracknell Forest i.e. Binfield, Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Warfield and Winkfield DO NOT qualify as the scheme is paid for out of that part of the Council Tax which is collected on behalf of Bracknell Town Council.
Queries
If you have any queries which are not mentioned in this guide, please contact us on 01344 420079.
Data Protection Act
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