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Council Tax and Business Rates

You will not be able to view your Council Tax and Business Rates account information or bills online between 4:45pm and 6pm on Wednesday 18 February 2026. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

Planning Register

There are currently some technical difficulties with the Planning Register. As an alternative, if you cannot access the register, send an email to planning.applications@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

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Cost of living support

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Cost of living support

Help is available for Brighton & Hove residents struggling with the cost of living.

Find out how you can get advice and support on food, money, energy bills, and how to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.

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Emergency help and money advice

Find out if you can claim benefits or get emergency help to pay for food, energy and other essentials, and where to get advice to manage your money.

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Help with food, meals and shopping

How to get free school meals, free food vouchers and free or low cost food, how to donate food and volunteer to help those struggling to afford food.

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Help with energy bills

Find out if you can get support with your energy bills and get advice about how to save energy.

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Brighton & Hove Cost of Living plan

Read our plan to tackle the cost of living crisis in Brighton & Hove.

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Make a financial donation to help Brighton & Hove residents.

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