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Domestic abuse
Published on 28 November 2018Helping you find new accommodation
Domestic abuse
Rough sleeping and homeless emergencies
Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse claims the life of 2 women every week and affects millions of people. (more…)
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Duty to refer
Published on 27 November 2018Helping you find new accommodation
Duty to refer
Rough sleeping and homeless emergencies
Duty to refer
Certain public authorities in England are required to tell us if any person using their services is likely to become homeless or will be threatened with homelessness within 56 days. (more…)
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Report benefit fraud
Published on 25 October 2018Report benefit fraud
Benefit fraud is committed by claiming benefits you are not entitled to. (more…)
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Person living elsewhere to receive care
Published on 13 March 2020Person living elsewhere to receive care
Unoccupied exemption class I
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax has moved to receive care, but not in a hospital or care home. If the move is due to old age, disablement, illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or a mental disorder, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax, providing no one else lives there. (more…)
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Homes for Ukraine discount
Published on 18 October 2023Homes for Ukraine discount
Ukrainian nationals and immediate family members who came to the UK through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, can look for their own property to rent when their sponsorship arrangement ends. They will be responsible for the Council Tax themselves, but if all the residents have Homes for Ukraine visas then they will receive a 50% discount and they may also be able to (more…)
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Discount for over 18-year olds still getting Child Benefit
Published on 13 March 2020Discount for over 18-year olds still getting Child Benefit
You may qualify for a discount if you’re under 20 and you meet all the following conditions:
- You’re on a qualifying course of education
- You must attend at least 12 hours a week
- The course lasts at least 3 months
- You or your family are still in receipt of Child Benefit for you
You must continue to pay Council Tax in accordance with your bill until your discount has been granted. (more…)
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Rough sleeping and homeless emergencies
Published on 27 November 2018Helping you find new accommodation
Rough sleeping and homeless emergencies
Rough sleeping and homeless emergencies
The Government’s vision is to end rough sleeping and has called upon every local authority to help. (more…)
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Person living elsewhere to provide personal care
Published on 13 March 2020Person living elsewhere to provide personal care
Unoccupied exemption class J
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax has moved to provide care for someone. If they have moved to provide care for someone due to old age, disablement, illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or a mental disorder, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax, providing no one else lives there. (more…)
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Property left unoccupied by full-time student
Published on 13 March 2020Property left unoccupied by full-time student
Unoccupied exemption class K
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax is a student. If they had been a student for the whole time since leaving the property or become a student within 6 weeks of leaving, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax.
Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)
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Unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings
Published on 13 March 2020Unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings
Unoccupied exemption class R
An empty caravan pitch or boat mooring is exempt for Council Tax.
Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)
Apply for an unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings exemption
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