Reduced Services
Accessing Council Services:
You can now access services, get advice and support, and transact with us in the following ways:
- By accessing our wide range of 24/7 online services
- By emailing directly to the relevant service
- By phoning First Contact on 01268 882200 (8.45am to 5.15pm Mon to Thurs, and to 4.45pm on Fri).
- By pre-booked appointment at the Kiln Road office (9.00am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri) - these can be arranged by phoning First Contact on 01268 882200.
Benefit Reforms
There are many benefit welfare reforms that are already in place with more reforms to come. Please make sure that you are aware of the forthcoming changes and how this may affect you. There is information below detailing the changes. Please also refer to the Debt, welfare, work and wellbeing advice link.
- Benefit Calculators - including Housing Benefit, Local Council Tax Support, Welfare Reforms
- Benefit Cap
- Council Tax Support
- Essential Living Fund
- Personal Independence Payment - replacing Disability Living Allowance
- Under Occupation
- Universal Credit
- Welfare and Debt - Information and Advice