Benefits

Find out how to apply for housing benefit, council tax benefit and other benefits.

Try our benefits calculator for an instant online estimate of the benefits that you may be entitled to.

In this section:

• Benefits advice
  The benefits advice team provide information and advice on all welfare benefits and tax credits
• Benefits calculator
  Try our benefits calculator for an instant online estimate of the benefits that you may be entitled to
• Council tax
  Council tax rates, how to pay less council tax, arrears and what to do if you move house
• Council tax benefit
  Council tax benefit is money from the council to help you pay your council tax
• Educational benefits
  Uniform grants, school meals and school transport
• Fraud - benefit
  If you suspect benefit fraud please give us as much information as you can
• Housing benefit
  New claims, appeals and change of circumstances