We are here to provide a quality service to our customers, both claimants and landlords.
We are responsible for dealing with two types of benefit:
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit/ Reduction
We do not deal with applications for Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance - these are dealt with by the Department of Work and Pensions or your local Jobcentre.
The rules for benefits are quite complicated so it is always good to contact us if you are in doubt over any part of your claim or our benefits services.
In this section...
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Housing Benefits Rooms Calculator
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Download our Discretionary Housing Payments Form
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What is an "Ineligible Service"?
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How to report a fraud
You are at: www.eastbourne.gov.uk/benefits
Could you be affected by the Welfare Reform?
East Sussex Benefit Helpline – 0333 344 0681. Call for advice and information about how the changes to benefits affect you.
A video has been commissioned, clearly explaining the changes to benefits for people of working age in East Sussex.
If you do one thing today, please click on the link and watch the video on the East Sussex County Council website.
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/community/benefits/video/default.htm
Weblinks
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/community/benefits/changes/default.htm
www.dwp.gov.uk/policy/welfare-reform
Contact List
If you have watched the video clip and think you might be affected, we would advise that you act now and use the contact list below to see who you can speak to.
