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.
Cold Weather Payments
The Department for Work and Pensions are committed to helping vulnerable customers to heat their homes during the cold weather, so they are continuing Cold Weather Payments. These provide £25 towards eligible customers' heating costs during each seven-day period of very cold weather. There is no need to claim, eligible customers are paid automatically. (This payment is over and above Winter Fuel Payments made to those over 60)
There is more information at: http://www.direct.gov.uk/coldweatherpayment
Latest Updates:
Licensing Act 2003 Application for the Review of Premises Licence PREM 254 the New Inn, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB
Winchester City Council has received an application from Mrs Abigail Toms, Environmental Health Officer for Winchester City Council, a Responsible Authority, for the review of a Premises Licence for the New Inn, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB.
25/08/2010
Licensing act 2003 application for a Premises licence for Pilgrims Playing Fields, College Street, Winchester
Winchester City Council has received an application from Winchester Cathedral Enterprises Limited for a Premises Licence for Pilgrims Playing Fields, College Street, Winchester.
17/08/2010
Licensing Act 2003 Application for a premises licence Cafe Destino, Railway Station, Winchester, SO23 8TJ
Winchester City Council has received an application from Mr Ahmet Topcu, Café Destino Limited, Laurel House, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 8JZ for a premises licence for Café Destino, railway Station, Winchester, SO23 8TJ.
12/08/2010
In this section:
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.
25/01/2010
Landlords Energy Saving Allowance (LESA)
The Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance (LESA) is a tax allowance which lets landlords claim on their income or corporation tax return against the cost of buying and installing certain energy saving items. Tax relief is for a maximum of £1,500 per property.
23/12/2009
Housing Repairs – Repair Priorities and 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
11/11/2009
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
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
