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Housing Advice

Private Sector Loan Schemes

In some cases, the Council can help with  loans  to secure Private Rented Accommodation.
For further information contact the Housing Advice section on 023 80 688165.

Housing Options

The Council will give you advice on your housing options.

 

For  further information contact the Housing Advice section on 023 80 688165.

Tenant / Landlord Advice

The Council can give advice and information on Tenant and Landlord matters.  Telephone the Housing Advice Section on 023 80 688165 for more information.
The Government publishes a number of leaflets including Tenant and Landlord issues.Direct Gov Logo

Help with Rent

If you need help to pay your rent, you may be entitled to Housing Benefit.  You should contact the Housing Benefit section on 023 80 688046.

Other Benefits that may assist at this time

You may be entitled to other financial help.  For more information contact the Benefits Agency for your area as listed in the telephone directory.

Domestic Violence/Relationship Breakdown

If you need advice on your housing options because of a relationship breakdown or domestic violence, contact the Housing Advice Section on 023 80 688165.
 

 

Debt

There are a number of organisations that may be able to help you deal with debt or provide budgeting advice. Your local Citizens Advice Bureau may be able to assist.

 

 

Department for Work and Pensions

 

Local Agencies that may offer Additional Assistance:

 

Shelter is a national housing organisation which campaigns on many housing issues. They may be able to give you help and advice if you have a housing problem. You can contact their Shelterline on 0808 800 4444.

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau may be able to help on a range of issues including housing and benefits.  They can be contacted on 023 80 613949.

 

        The Legal Services Commission is responsible for ensuring that people get information, advice and legal  help

        they need to deal with a wide range of everyday problems. www.legalservices.gov.uk

 

  • The UK Insolvency Helpline -  a national telephone helpline for people with debt problems in England, Scotland and Wales. The service is free, confidential and independent. The service has existed since 1986 and was set up in conjunction with the credit industry. The service provides self-help advice to its callers and also produces written self-help packs and fact sheets to back this up. The service can also assist callers with the setting up of Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) Debt Management Plans and Bankruptcy for England, Wales & Scotland.

     

    FREEPHONE – 0800 074 6918

    Website – www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk

        

 

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