Advice and Benefits
Welcome to the Advice and Benefits area of the website. 
From here you will be able to find advice about various issues including;
- topical health matters that could affect the local District;
- recession advice to help you through the tough times;
- how to apply for a grant;
- and much more.
In this section you can also find all the information you need about Council Tax and Benefits.
Latest Updates:
Health Advice
Advice on health issues including the very latest information on the Swine Flu virus, and how to look after yourself and others, including your pets, during a heatwave. There are also links to other websites where you can find further detailed advice.
03/07/2009
Search for a Grant/Funding
Searching for a grant or funding for your organisation?
02/07/2009
Heatwave Advice
The Met Office has raised its heatwave alert to 'Level 3' for London and the South East amid warnings of extreme temperatures over the next few days. Here you can find advice about how to look after yourself and others, including your pets, during the heatwave.
01/07/2009
In this section:
Energy Saving Tips And Advice For Residents
Here are some ideas to help you save energy and keep warm in your home. Also information on free insulation for the over 70s.
14/08/2008
Food Alerts
Food Alerts are issued by the Food Standards Agency to inform the public, local authorities and the food industry about potentially dangerous food
24/09/2007
Tenants Rights and Responsibilities
A short guide to Tenants Rights and Responsibilities
26/07/2006
Bathrooms and Toilets Advice
25/07/2006
External Doors and Windows
General advice on any damages made to the external doors and indows in your property
25/07/2006
Planned Maintenance
As well as responding to repair requirements for our Housing stock as they arise, the Housing Landlord Service also run a regular programme of planned works to keep our properties in good condition.
25/07/2006
Council Housing - Evictions
The City Council will always try to assist tenants with any tenancy issues they may have whether it is rent arears, or any other aspect of the tenancy conditions.
20/07/2006
Housing Repairs - emergency out of hours repairs
The object of our Out of Hours emergency repairs system is to provide a 24 hour, 365 days a year emergency call out service for all our houses and properties
20/07/2006
