Advice and benefits

Find information about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit including and Important Changes to Benefits from April 2011.

You can find out how to claim, how to use our online benefits calculator or more about our "One Hour" benefits service

Read about Local Housing Allowance including the latest monthly Local Housing Allowance Rates.

Tell us about a Change in Circumstances. 

Plus extra help with discretionary housing payments and what to do if you suspect benefit fraud.

Register now for our Revenues Online service to access information about your Council Tax, Housing Benefit or Business Rates accounts via the internet.

What is Council Tax and why we pay it, discounts and exemptions, bandings, help with paying your bill and more. 

You can also pay your bill online now, download a direct debit form or see more about How to Pay.

What to do if you move home or rent out your property.

Register now for our Revenues Online service to access information about your Council Tax, Housing Benefit or Business Rates accounts via the internet.

Information and advice on how you can prevent homelessness and eviction including finding a home, how the waiting list works (Gateway to Homechoice),

Plus more information for home owners and tenants including our landlord information pack and our tenant information pack.

What are Business Rates, Small Business Rate Relief, your Rateable Value and more.

You can also pay your bill online now, download a direct debit form or see more about How to Pay.

Register now for our Revenues Online service to access information about your Council Tax, Housing Benefit or Business Rates accounts via the internet.

Find information about Crime Prevention, Safety and Grants.

Plus find out about Recycling rubbish and waste, Tourism and Travel, Emergencies and Floods.

Apply for a Concessionary Travel Pass