Portsmouth's Lib Dem Council Launches Pension Credit Roadshow

28 Feb 2025

Portsmouth's Lib Dem-led council is on a mission to reach some of the 2,500 local residents currently missing out on Pension Credit and losing out on £3,900 every year. The Council's Pension Credit roadshow will visit 10 locations throughout the city to support older residents to start the application process.

We believe up to 2,500 Portsmouth people are missing out on money by not claiming Pension Credit. That’s as much as £3,900 each that could really help someone to stay warm, pay their bills and do more of what they enjoy.

Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council

The Council's ‘Older Persons Energy Payment’ scheme, launched in response to Labour's cutting of essential Winter Fuel Allowance support, is also still available for older people in lower-income households. Portsmouth residents can get up to £300 from the Council.

Local residents who think they're eligible for the Portsmouth Older Persons Energy Payment can apply apply on the Portsmouth City Council website or by phoning the Council's Cost of Living helpline on 203 9284 1047.

From speaking to older people, it’s clear many don’t realise they qualify [for Pension Credit]. These events are part of the council’s wider campaign to reach people in their communities and help them to apply. If you know an older person on low income who might be eligible, please encourage them to attend, or call the council and we can support them.

Cllr Steve Pitt

Monday 3 March, 9.30am to 11am – Spark Community Centre, Unit 12, The Pompey Centre, PO4 8SL

Monday 3 March, 12.30pm to 2pm – Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre, 69 Wilson Rd, PO2 8LE

Tuesday 4 March, 10.30am to 12pm – Age UK, 16-18 Kingston Road, PO1 5RZ

Tuesday 4 March, 3.30pm to 5pm – ASDA Fratton, PO1 1SL

Wednesday 5 March, 10.30am to 12pm – St Margaret’s Church, Highland Road, PO4 9DD

Wednesday 5 March, 11.30am to 1pm – Southsea Library, 19-21 Palmerston Road, PO5 3QQ

Thursday 6 March, 9.30am to 11am – Salvation Army, The Haven, Lake Road, PO1 4HA

Thursday 6 March, 5.30pm to 7pm – Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, PO2 7BT

Friday 7 March, 9.30am to 11am – Somerstown Central Café (The Hub), Winston Churchill Avenue, PO5 4JJ

Friday 7 March, 12.30pm to 2pm – QA Hospital outside Main Entrance, Cosham, PO6 3LY

 

Look out for council staff in hi-visibility jackets, you can ask them for council identification.


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