Cheshire West and Chester Council says it plans to 'bridge the gap' after winter fuel payment changes.
Plans to give eligible pensioners the cash boost have been proposed by the authority's Labour administration
About 66,000 pensioners in the borough are set to miss out now WFP is only available to those on pension credit or other benefits, the council said. She said she was proud that the Labour administration of Cheshire West and Chester Council had "stepped up to bridge the gap and help low income pensioners".
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