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Benefits

Advice and support on benefits managed by the council and its partners.

Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Local Housing Allowance, Discretionary Housing Payments and more.

If you claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support, or both, you can view your payments online.

If you're not sure what benefits you can claim or you're worried about debt, we can provide help and support.

If you need help to cover food, fuel costs or other essential items or you're at risk of homelessness, find out what help and support is available.

How to apply for free school meals and travel support.

How to claim benefits paid by central government, plus advice on what to do when the DWP stops or reduces your payments.

Report benefit fraud online to the Department for Work and Pensions.