Extra help with benefits

Apply for a Council Tax Reduction

Check if you can get a reduction to your Council Tax and apply online.

Apply for a discretionary payment

If you already claim benefits and need extra help to pay your Council Tax, home removal costs or rent in advance, our discretionary payments could help

Get emergency help with food, energy bills and other essentials

If you need extra help to get essentials you can't live without, our Local Discretionary Social Fund could help

Advice Agencies and useful links

If you claim or want help with your rent and/or Council Tax, you may find some of these advice agencies and websites useful.

Winter funding for community and voluntary organisations

Find out if your organisation can apply for winter funding to help vulnerable people.