GRANTS TO KEEP OLDER BRIGG RESIDENTS SAFE AND SOUND IN THEIR HOMES

Brigg & Wolds Ward's Coun Rob Waltham has welcomed £100,000 being made available across North Lincolnshire to fund home improvements for older people, helping them to feel safe.

FROM KIRSTY WESTFIELD, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

North Lincolnshire Council has allocated £100,000 to deliver the Safe and Sound Home Assistance scheme to help older residents feel safer at home across North Lincolnshire.
Residents aged 70 and over, who own their own home, can apply for a grant for home improvements to be made to increase security.
The grant will be available for the installation of window locks, window alarms, additional door locks and other security measures and the council’s Handyman Service will carry out the minor adaptations.
Grants will be approved if a valid application is received from the home owner, including proof of ownership of the property (including proof of occupying the property as their own or main residence for the last 12 months).
The grants will be issued on a first come, first serve basis. The maximum grant amount will be £250. Applications can be received up until 31 March 2019 with only one application per household.
To find our more information about Safe and Sound Home Assistance, including how to apply, visit www.northlincs.gov.uk/homeassistance , email handyperson@northlincs.gov.uk or call the Home Assistance Team on 01724 297000.
Cllr Rob Waltham, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We are investing £100,000 in home improvements for older people in North Lincolnshire to ensure they feel safe in their own homes.
“The aim of the Safe and Sound Home Assistance is to help minimise the fear of crime for older residents. By making a few small adaptations to properties it can make people feel a lot safer
“If you are aged 70 and over, and own your own home you could be eligible for a grant so get in touch with the Home Assistance Team to apply.”



TOP PICTURE: A view of Brigg town centre from the air by Neil Stapleton.
 

Coun Rob Waltham - pictured by Ken Harrison, Brigg Matters Magazine