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There are different rate reliefs you can apply for. For full information, choose from the list below. Following possible changes in legislation, the information on this page is subject to change. You should note that you're not entitled to withhold …

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 …

Supplementary Planning Documents Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) give further guidance on the detail of the Council's development plan. The Council's adopted SPDs are set out below. Additional information can be found on the Council's  Document …

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 …

Use this A to Z Guide to find out if an item will be collected by our recycling kerbside service, can be taken to one of  Essex County Council's Recycling Centres (Civic Amenity Sites) , or can be taken to an alternative organisation. A Item Container …

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 …