Document downloads: Benefits
The following documents are available for download. Documents in PDF format can be read using Adobe Reader.
MS Word and Powerpoint documents can be read by using their respective applications or any alternatives.
Available downloads
Housing and Council Tax Benefit
You can use this form and guide to apply for help with your rent and/or Council Tax.
- Housing and Council Tax Benefit claim form
(PDF) - Size: 879.3 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 9 secs)
- Further information on Housing and Council Tax Benefit
(PDF)
- Size: 51.57 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 8 secs)
Local Housing Allowance advice for landlords
This leaflet contains information and advice on the Local Housing Allowance for landlords of Housing Benefit claimants.
- Local Housing Allowance: Information for private landlords
(PDF)
- Size: 51.88 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 8 secs)
Safeguards for Tenants and Landlords
This leaflet explains the Council's policies on preventing Housing Benefit claimants who rent from private landlords from falling into arrears with their rent.
- Safeguards for Tenants and Landlords policy booklet
(PDF)
- Size: 76.8 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 12 secs)
Help with fuel costs
Further information on how you can get financial help to cover your heating bills.
- Help with fuel costs factsheet
(PDF)
- Size: 96.2 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 15 secs)
Employment and Support Allowance
Further information on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for people whose ability to work is limited by ill health or disability, and how to make a claim.
- Employment and Support Allowance factsheet
(PDF)
- Size: 204.56 KB
- Estimated download time: (56k = 30 secs)