Benefits
The benefits service is responsible for
managing and delivering various benefits and services to local
residents.
These pages give advice and information to
make sure you receive the benefits that you are entitled to.
Housing
benefit
Housing benefit is a national welfare benefit administered by
local authorities on behalf of the government for council tenants,
housing association tenants, private landlord tenants and people
living in hostels.
Council tax
benefit
Council tax benefit is a national welfare benefit administered
by local authorities on behalf of the government for tenants and
for people who own their own home or who have a mortgage.
Free school
meals
For children whose parents get income support, income-based
jobseeker's allowance or who are working but have a low income.
School clothing grants and
vouchers
For parents of children who are changing from junior or middle
school to secondary school where the parents get income support,
income-based jobseeker's allowance or certain other benefits.
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