Benefits and support

You will be unable to access your online Council Tax or benefits accounts on Sunday 11 February from 8am to 6pm. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused. 

Universal Credit and Housing Benefit

Find out if you can claim Universal Credit or Housing Benefit, how much you might be entitled to and how a discretionary housing payment can help if you're short on rent

Council Tax support

Information about what Council Tax support is, how we work out what you could be entitled to and how to claim it

Welfare provision scheme

The welfare provision scheme could give you short-term financial help in a crisis

Report benefit fraud

Find out how to report Housing Benefit or Council Tax support fraud

Other benefits and support

Information about food banks, free school meals, home to school transport and how to get discounts in our leisure centres

Cost of living advice and guidance

Details on help available to you and how to find the right support