Free TV licence for over 75s (From Your Local Guardian)

Free TV licence for Sutton's over 75s

7:40am Tuesday 18th September 2012 in Top Stories By Sophia Sleigh, Reporter

TV licence holders in Sutton will be entitled to a free TV licence on their 75th birthday.

Anyone aged 75 or over is eligible for a free TV licence for their main address.

There are currently more than 5,400 free TV licences in force in Sutton TV Licensing and Independent Age are encouraging those able to claim the concession to apply online or by phone. 

Eligible people can register online at tvlicensing.co.uk/over75 or by calling 0300 790 6073.

The free licence will cover all the equipment in the property, meaning family or carers living in the same home could also benefit.

Anyone aged 74 or over can begin planning for the concession immediately by applying for a short-term licence which will last between one and 11 months.