Benefits

In this section you will find information about Council services related to Benefits. The following information is only a general guide, and is not a full and authoritative statement of the law. Contact us for more information.

Housing Benefit is help towards rent for people on low income.

Council Tax Benefit is help towards payment of Council Tax for people on low income.

To claim Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Benefit:

If you want to see how much you might get, use the Benefits calculator, then go to Help with Rent and /or Council Tax Benefit and follow the advice on those pages to get an application form.

	Is the ‘credit crunch’ affecting you? Are you on a low or reduced income, but not sure if you can get help with paying your Council Tax or rent? If you aren't already getting help from us - find out here
	Local Housing Allowance This month's rates
	Benefit notifications We can send your benefit notifications by email. If you have difficulties reading your paper benefit notifications, please contact us for a larger size.
	Change of Circumstances Tell us online if your circumstances have changed. Or download a form and send it to us. Find out more...
	Paying Housing Benefit into your account We now pay Housing Benefit direct to your bank or building society account
	Elderly customers Don't miss out on money - it’s yours! Find out how we can help you.
	Report Benefit Fraud Tell us about it
	Listening to our customers We listen to our customers and use your experiences to help improve the service we provide.
	Our performance See how we are performing (updated regularly)