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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.

We are now able to take requests for additional blue bags for paper and card recycling. Please fill in our form to request one.

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About discretionary housing payments

If you have been awarded housing benefits or Universal Credit but are still struggling with your bills, you can ask us to consider giving you extra financial help.

  • Download: Discretionary housing payment policy: File type: DOC: File size: 123kB

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  • Download: Discretionary housing payments short form: File type: DOCX: File size: 20kB

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  • Download: Discretionary housing payment application: File type: DOCX: File size: 28kB

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  • Download: Rent deposit advance application: File type: DOCX: File size: 18kB

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  • Download: Discretionary Housing Payment (full): File type: DOCX: File size: 29kB

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  • Download: Discretionary Housing Payment (Renewal) : File type: DOCX: File size: 19kB

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  • Download: Discretionary Housing Payments Policy Revised: File type: DOCX: File size: 57kB

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  • Download: Discretionary Housing Payment (Short): File type: DOCX: File size: 22kB

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  • Appeal a benefits/council tax support decision
  • Bedrooms and under occupancy
  • Contact the benefits team
  • Financial help for rent and council tax
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  • Pension credit
  • Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
  • Report benefits fraud
  • Universal credit

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