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You can now sign up for the 2024 garden waste service. We charge £40 per year for up to 23 fortnightly garden waste collections, between the end of January/early February to mid-December, regardless of when you sign up, so why not sign up early! You can now choose to pay by direct debit or debit/credit card. Find out more.

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Bedrooms and under occupancy

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  1. Bedrooms and under occupancy
  2. What if I have too many bedrooms?
  3. Carers, recently bereaved, expectant parents
  4. What can I do if my benefits are cut?
  5. You are here: Discretionary housing payments
  6. What if I don't pay my rent?
  7. Advice and support

Discretionary housing payments

If you receive the housing costs element of universal credit and you are struggling to meet your rent payments, we may be able to pay you a discretionary housing payment to help top up your rent.

Find out more about discretionary housing payments.

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  • Report a change in circumstances or address
  • Report benefits fraud
  • Universal credit

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District Council House,
Frog Lane,
Lichfield,
Staffs,
WS13 6YU

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