South Holland residents are being urged to set up direct debit payments to pay their council tax.
The district council says it is to help reduce any delay in them receiving government support of £150 to help with rising energy costs.
The one-off payment, which does not need to be repaid, was announced by the government last month.
Households living in a property valued in council tax bands A to D as their main home in Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland will be eligible, as well as residents in Band E with a Disabled Band Reduction.
Payments will be made starting from April directly into the bank accounts of those who pay by direct debit, whilst the 29 per cent in South Holland who are not signed up will receive a letter from the council providing details on how to apply online or over the phone for the £150.
A council spokesman said: “Each application for the support will be individually checked and processed by the council’s finance teams, which could cause delay to payments being made.”
Peter Coupland, South Holland District Council portfolio holder for finance said in a statement released by the South and East Lincolnshire Partnership of which the authority is part alongside Boston and East Lindsey, said: “Our Finance teams across the Partnership are already working hard to make sure the systems are in place to make these vital payments as quickly as possible, and there is no need to contact us at this time.
“Although all eligible households will have the opportunity to apply for the payment, we want to make sure that people receive the money as quickly as possible.
“The best way that residents can help achieve that is by signing up for direct debit payments as soon as possible.
“Not only will this ensure the £150 is in your bank account sooner, but also offers the safest and easiest way to pay your council tax every month.”
