Site downtime on Monday 21st August 2017

In order to upgrade our network, this site will be unavailable from 10pm-10.45pm on Monday 21st August 2017. You may also experience issues with the site until 2am on Tuesday 22nd August 2017. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Benefits

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

Housing benefits

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

My Benefits Online

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

Benefit and debt advice

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

Help in a crisis

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.

Free school meals and travel

How to apply for free school meals and travel support.

DWP benefits and sanctions

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

Report a benefit fraud

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