Universal Credit

updated 07/02/2024

Universal Credit replaces six other benefits with a one monthly payment. Universal Credit is paid to working age people who are out of work or on a low income.

Report benefit fraud on GOV.UK

updated 28/09/2022

Report someone you think is committing benefit fraud. Give as much information as you can about the person you’re reporting.

Housing benefit payments

updated 29/09/2022

Find out about housing benefit payment dates, overpayments, payments during a temporary absence and discretionary housing payments.

Housing benefit claim

updated 29/09/2022

Find out about claiming housing benefit, backdating a claim, appealing against a claim decision, or report a change in your circumstances.

Name change report form

updated 28/09/2022

Use this form to report you are changing your name to council tax, benefits and electoral registration sections of the council.

Running in Eden

updated 24/06/2022

Running is accessible, flexible and offers a whole host of personal benefits. Running can boost your confidence and mental well-being.

Keeping fit

updated 11/07/2022

Keeping fit has many benefits from improving your health, weight, muscles, energy, brain activity, self-confidence, mood, lifespan and sleep quality.

Council tax and housing benefit

updated 23/10/2023

Find out about council tax, council tax rebate, council tax reduction, housing benefit, make use of our benefits calculator and report benefit fraud.

How we calculate a Council Tax reduction

updated 07/02/2024

If you are in receipt of benefits, you may be entitled to a reduction for Council Tax you pay.

How housing benefit is calculated

updated 07/02/2024

How housing benefit is calculated depends on whether you are receiving certain benefits