Newsflash:
Adverse weather and flooding
For the latest updates on services affected by the ongoing poor weather, keep an eye on our 'Adverse weather' pages and our social media feeds
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Service newsflash:
Council tax support consultation 2019
Comment on proposed changes to our council tax support scheme, which would come into effect from 1 April 2020.
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What help can I claim from the council?
We're responsible for the following schemes:
- Council tax support
- Housing benefit
- Discretionary housing payments (DHP)
- Local support and prevention fund (LSPF)
You can find out more about these benefits using the links below.
On the Gov.uk website you'll find information on other benefits, including eligibility criteria.
Council tax support and housing benefit
Find out more about the eligibility criteria for council tax support / housing benefit
Discretionary housing payments
Information on our DHP scheme and eligibility criteria.
Local support and prevention fund
This fund is available to help people in Shropshire in a period of crisis.