Benefits and support

Information about the benefits and support available for residents.

Housing benefit

To make a claim, report a change or upload information that we have asked you for, click online options.

Discretionary Social Fund

Are you in need of financial help due to a crisis or are you resettling into the community and in need of financial help?

​​Local Housing Allowance

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is housing benefit which helps pay the rent if you are on a low income and rent from a private landlord.