Benefits and financial help

Housing Benefit

Check if you can claim, how to make a claim, when payments will be made, and what to do if you overpaid.

Council Tax Reduction

Find out if you can get a reduction on your Council Tax bill, how it is calculated and how to apply.

Universal Credit

If you are on a low income or out of work, you may be eligible for Universal Credit.

Report a change in your circumstances

If anything happens which might affect how much benefit you get, you must tell us immediately.

Supporting documents for a benefit or reduction claim

You must provide documents, such as evidence of identity and proof of earnings, with your application form.

Temporary absence from home affecting your benefit claim

The length of time you can receive benefits depends on whether you’re absent outside the UK or not, and the reason for your absence.

Backdating your benefits or reduction

If there has been a reason which stopped or delayed you making a claim for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction you can ask for your claim to be 'backdated'.

Applicable amounts

The applicable amount is the amount of money the government believes you, your partner (if you have one) and your family (if applicable) need to meet your necessary weekly costs.

Appeal a Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction decision

Any 'person affected' by a decision regarding Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction can ask us to revise our decision.

Temporary absence from home affecting your benefit claim

The length of time you can receive benefits depends on whether you’re absent outside the UK or not, and the reason for your absence.

Contact the Benefit Team

Contact the Benefit Team in your area for advice or to book an appointment.

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