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Benefits

Information on housing benefit, council tax benefit, rent allowances (private tenants), free school meals, benefits assessment, benefits fraud, intervention and benefits contact details. Use our online calculator to see if you qualify for housing benefit and council tax benefit.

Application forms

A range of forms for download, in pdf format, for all benefit claims and appeals and to notify a change of address or circumstance.

Benefits advice

Information on making complaints, appealing against a decision, back dating benefits, changes to be reported to the Council and contact details.

Benefits calculator

The benefits calculator will give an indication of how much Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit you could receive.

Benefits FAQs

Based on questions we are regularly asked, this section will guide you through the benefits process.

Benefits fraud

If you are aware of someone who is fraudulently claiming benefit you should report him or her to the relevant department.

Council tax benefit

Information on entitlement, how much you can claim and the proof needed to substantiate your claim.

Free school meals

School children of parents or carers who receive support payments may be eligible for free school meals.

Housing benefit

Housing Benefit is a Government scheme run by Local Authorities (Councils) to help people on low incomes to pay for their rent.

Local housing allowance

Local Housing Allowance came into effect on 7 April 2008. It is for tenants who rent from private landlords.