Help with benefits, rents and other bills

Council Tax

Find out if you could you be paying less Council Tax by applying for a discount, disregard, or exemption. 

You can also find out about Council Tax online where you log in or register to see your Council Tax online. 

Council Tax Reduction

Find out if your Council Tax bill can be reduced if you are claiming benefits or working and on a low income, by making an application for Council Tax Reduction. 

Housing Benefit

Find out if you can claim Housing Benefit for help with your rent. 

Universal Credit

Find out if you are eligible for Universal Credit and make an application. 

Discretionary Housing Payment

Find out how to apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment if you are receiving Housing Benefit or the Housing Element of Universal Credit and are struggling to pay your rent.

You can also apply if you need to help to move to a more affordable property.

Free School Meals/Pupil Development Grant

Find out if you can qualify for help with the cost of school meals, school uniform and school equipment by applying for the Free School Meals/PDG Access.