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Planning applications will be unavailable to view during system maintenance from 5pm on Friday 20 May until the morning of Sunday 22 May. Thank you for your understanding. 

We have commenced payments to those who currently pay their council tax by Direct Debit and the first instalment for 2022/23 has been successfully collected. This will appear on your bank statement as LDC ENERGY PAYMENT or LDC PAYMENT.

Find out more about the council tax energy rebate.

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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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