Benefits and grants
Housing benefit, council tax benefit, second adult rebate and free school meals are paid for by central government (Department for Work & Pensions) and administered by the benefits service.
School clothing grants are discretionary grants administered and paid by the benefits service.
The council also deals with benefit fraud and recovery of overpaid benefits.
Want to know more?
» View details of your council tax benefit or housing benefit claim
» Benefits - frequently asked questions
» Local housing allowance (relates to housing benefit for private tenants)
Calculate your benefits and apply online
Do you want to claim council tax benefit or housing benefit? Fill in your details in our calculator and see if you are entitled. If you are, and you want to claim, you can do it online
Financial help for students and school children
» Student support and education benefits
Financial help for students and school children, including help with travel and school clothing and free school meals.
Benefit related forms
» Council tax and housing benefit form
» Tell us about a change of circumstances
» Discretionary Housing Payment form (pdf)
» Discretionary Housing Payment form (word)
» Free school meals and school clothing grants (pdf)
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