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General information How is your entitlement to Council Tax Support worked out? The council tax benefit scheme was abolished by the Government in April 2013 and all councils have had to replace it with their own local council tax support scheme. The new …

Brentwood Borough Council has successfully secured £70,000 in funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to conduct a review of its greenbelt. This significant funding will enable the council to assess its greenbelt areas …

What is universal credit? Universal Credit is a single payment for people who are looking for work or on a low income. Universal Credit has replaced the following benefits: Housing Benefit Income-based Jobseekers Allowance Income-related Employment and …

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is on the agenda at Brentwood Borough Council’s meeting of Full Council next week (19 March), as councillors are set to discuss the interim plan. All 15 councils across Greater Essex will consider the interim plan …

General information and how to apply Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is a discount scheme for persons of working age which came into effect from 1 April 2020. To apply for CTR you must: be of working age be liable to pay Council Tax for your property be …

The amount of help you will receive may be reduced if you have other adults living with you, if your rent includes charges for services that are not eligible for Housing Benefit or if we are recovering an overpayment. Non-dependant deductions Your Housing …

Released every three months, we aim to publish a short piece of news which provides information, guidance and advice about the Housing department and services we provide. Recent issues have explored estates pilots, health and safety corners, fundraising …

Information and links to national and local services and support for residents. For more information, visit Help with cost of living and Help for households campaign or view the GOV.UK Cost of living support Factsheet . … Get help and advice about the …

Later this year, visitors to Brentwood town centre car parks will have more options for easier payment of their parking and will be able to pay for their parking when leaving. This makes it easier for shoppers to stay for longer if they want to – without …

The UK Government launched a consultation on devolution to Greater Essex in February. The consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. Brentwood …