Benefits

For those who qualify, the Council can help with paying for housing rent and Council Tax. Find out if you are entitled to make a claim

Category Items

Local Housing Allowance

Information for people renting accommodation from a private landlord.
Council Tax Benefit

Help with paying your Council Tax
Housing Benefit

Help with paying the rent for your home
Pension Credit

Information about Pension Credit.
Guide to Council Tax and Housing benefit

The rules about how benefit is paid can be confusing. This online guide is here to answer your questions.
Benefits - Online calculator

The online calculator will provide an estimate of how much Council Tax and Housing benefit you may be entitled to.
Benefit fraud

If you suspect that somebody is committing benefit fraud we want to hear from you.