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Grant for Over 65'S and Permanently Disabled Persons

Who Can Apply?

1. Parishioners Aged 65 and Over

Anyone aged 65 and over* is able to claim a grant towards the cost of their television licence from Bracknell Town Council provided:

bulletthey live within the Bracknell Parish boundary and have resided in the Parish for at least a year and a day;
bulletthat they do not live in sheltered housing which automatically entitles them to participate in the "Accommodation for Residential Care Television Licence" £5 scheme;
bulletthat no member of their family living in the same house is in paid employment except that of a partner who is of qualifying age may have paid employment of up to 16 hours per week;

* Any pensioner who is eligible for a grant and who is or is shortly to be 75, will receive a grant proportional to the number of months to be paid until the qualification date for a free licence.

2. Disabled Persons

Any householder or sharing a household with someone who is permanently disabled, is in receipt of an appropriation pension, is not in full-time employment and not living in the same household as others in full-time employment, and living within the Bracknell Parish boundary. (Disabled persons living in sheltered accommodation may also be eligible for the £5 scheme).

IMPORTANT: If you think you qualify for the grant, you must purchase your licence before you apply, using one of the options listed below.

Grant payments will be made by personal cheque. Cheques are not transferable, and the person to whom they are issued towards the cost of a television licence may only use them. 

bullet Online by Direct Debit, either annually, quarterly or monthly.
bulletOnline by Debit/Credit Card.
bulletBy phone, using a debit or credit card. Please call 0870 241 6468 with your bank details and TV Licence number to hand.
bulletAt a PayPoint outlet (see below), using cash or a debit card. You will need to bring your licence renewal notice and keep your receipt.
bulletWith 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 0845 155 0404.
bulletBy Post, by sending your payment slip (if you have one) along with a cheque to TV Licensing, Bristol, BS98 1TL. Please make your cheque payable to 'TV Licensing' and write your name, address and TV Licence number on the back. Do not fold or staple your cheque, and do not send cash in the post.

PAYPOINT OUTLETS

BINFIELD Binfield News, Oakmede Place, Binfield RG42 4JF
   
CROWN WOOD Co-op, Crown Row, Bracknell RG12 0TH
   
EASTHAMPSTEAD Co-op, 5-6 Rectory Row, Bracknell RG12 7BN

Star Supermarket, 32 Reeds Hill, Bracknell RG12 7LS
   
HANWORTH Co-op, Bywood, Bracknell RG12 7RF
   
HARMANS WATER The Handy Box, 3 The Square, Bracknell RG12 9LP
   
TOWN CENTRE Cheneys Newsagents, 25 High Street, Bracknell RG12 1DL

The Late Shop, 4 Station Road, Bracknell RG12 1HY

How to Apply for a TV Grant

In order to apply you should complete an application form and present this together with the following documents:

  1. YOUR NEW TELEVISION LICENCE - if you pay by Direct Debit please bring your new licence and payment statement.
  2. YOUR OLD TV LICENCE IF YOU HAVE ONE
  3. PROOF OF AGE
  4. PHOTO IDENTITY - e.g. driving licence, passport, Edge Card etc
  5. PROOF OF RESIDENCE IN BRACKNELL PARISH - utility bill, banks statement etc.
  6. DISABLED PERSONS ONLY: All the above plus proof of disability pension / benefit entitlement.

Applications should be made in person, if possible, to our office at Brooke House which is situated in the High Street, opposite the main entrance to Bentalls Department Store.  All enquiries and applications for this scheme are dealt with at the Reception Desk on the first floor.  A chair lift is available if you have difficulty using stairs, or a member of staff can come downstairs if you prefer.  If you are unable to attend Brooke House, you should ask someone who could on your behalf. If you have difficulty in completing the form for any reason, a member of staff will be pleased to help you.  TV Grant applications are dealt with between 9.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Friday.

How to Apply If You Have Not Had A Licence Before

If you have not had a television licence before and therefore have no renewal licence from the National Television Licence Records Office, you should still make application.  Proof that you meet the residency requirement (see paragraph 1) will be required.  A tenancy book or a year old utility bill will suffice.

Queries

If you have any queries, which are not mentioned in this guide, please contact us at Brooke House on 01344 420079.

TV LICENCE GRANT SCHEME APPLICATIONS ARE DEALT WITH FROM  9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. MONDAY TO THURSDAY and 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. FRIDAYS.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A SCHEME OPERATED ONLY BY BRACKNELL TOWN COUNCIL.

RESIDENTS LIVING IN WARFIELD, WINKFIELD, BINFIELD, CROWTHORNE AND SANDHURST DO NOT QUALIFY.

THE SCHEME IS PAID FOR OUT OF THAT PART OF THE COUNCIL TAX WHICH IS COLLECTED ON BEHALF OF BRACKNELL TOWN COUNCIL.

 

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Last modified: 06/06/08