Stay Warm Oil Stamp Saving Scheme
Carrickfergus Borough Council, in partnership with Society of St Vincent de Paul, is operating an Oil Stamp Scheme (Stay Warm Saving Scheme) 
which allows householders in the Whitehead area who use central heating oil to spread the cost of their home heating oil so as to budget and save effectively. The scheme is currently being piloted in the Whitehead area, but we will be launching the Scheme in the Carrickfergus and Greenisland areas later in 2012. Watch local press for details!
SAVING YOUR STAMPS
1. Collect an oil stamp savings card from any of the participating stamp outlets as listed below.
2. As soon as you receive the card, complete the Name and Address sections to help prevent fraud.
3. Purchase a £5 oil saving stamp or stamps from a participating outlet within the Borough. The stamps are non-refundable.
4. Place your oil savings stamp onto your oil savings card in the spaces provided. Each card holds 40 stamps.
The card can then be used for payment, or part-payment for your oil with participating oil suppliers.
We would ask that you only use Carrickfergus Borough Council Oil Stamps on Carrickfergus Borough Council Oil Stamp Savings Cards.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE OIL STAMPS?
- Caldwells Spar/Post Office Islandmagee
- Wilson’s Islandmagee Road Whitehead
- Nearbuy Main Street Ballycarry
- Mc Auley’s Newsagents Whitehead
WHAT OIL SUPPLIERS ACCEPT STAMPS?
- Kingsberry Fuels
- Maxol Oil
- Speed Fuels
- Carlisle Fuels
- Howdens
- Tweed Fuels
- East Antrim Fuels
- Nicholl Oil
It is important to check with the oil supplier to see how they expect to receive the card. Some may accept the card on delivery of the oil but others may prefer you to surrender your card prior to the purchase.
A card, or a number of cards can be used as payment towards your heating oil. Don’t worry if your card isn’t full, as partly completed cards will be accepted as payment or part-payment.
It is your responsibility to comply with the payment method of your chosen oil supplier.
Carrickfergus Borough Council and Society of St Vincent de Paul would like to thank all the participating stamp outlets and oil suppliers for supporting this scheme.
We are interested to know what you think of the Oil Stamp Savings Scheme. If you would like to comment, please email alison.marsh@carrickfergus.org or telephone the Environmental Services Department on 028 93358000.
For further information please contact:
Alison Marsh
Telephone: 028 9335 8000
E-Mail: alison.marsh@carrickfergus.org
