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    High number of enquiries

    We have been receiving a high number of enquiries about the various government grants during COVID and with the increased cost of living. Because of this it is taking us longer than we would like to process claims and reply to emails. We are working hard to respond to all calls and emails within 12 weeks.

    In this section you can find out about the benefits paid by the council and Universal Credit, fraud and other financial support available. 

    People of working age cannot make a new claim for Housing Benefit, if you need help to pay rent/housing costs, you will need to make an online claim for Universal Credit.  More details on Universal Credit (and how to claim) can be found on the government's website.

    If you need help to pay your council tax, look at our council tax reduction pages.

    • Housing benefit

    • Council tax reduction

    • Claim reviews

    • Benefits calculator

    • Universal Credit

    • East Sussex Welfare Reform Service

    • Preventing fraud

    • Report possible fraud

    • Contacting us

    • Household Support Fund

    • Financial support available to residents

    • Keeping warm this winter


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    • Social care
    • Council tax
    • Housing and homes
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    • Benefit enquiry form


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    01424 451080

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