North Lincolnshire Council is set to extend its programme of supplying air fryers to pensioners, as part of a scheme to alleviate household expenses. The previous winter saw successful distribution of 6,000 air fryers, funded by a £2.3 million grant obtained from the government’s Household Support Fund. A recent request under the Freedom of Information Act disclosed that more than £650,000 was allocated towards this project. The forthcoming year’s initiative was recently deliberated at a council meeting, where council leader Rob Waltham emphasised the scheme’s popularity and stressed on the imperative of assisting elderly residents amidst the current cost-living crisis. Pensioners, in addition to air fryers, are also eligible to apply for slow-cookers and one-cup kettles. Eligible local inhabitants can apply online or at their community centre, with the distribution set to start from September.
This article was developed by The Lincoln Post, building on original reporting found on www.bbc.com.
