I want to inform you of a major change to the Housing and Council Tax Benefit rules.

From today child benefit payments will not be included as income for Housing and Council Tax Benefit purposes.  As well as increasing the entitlement of those who already receive HB and CTB, there will be a substantial increase in the number of people who may become eligible as a result of the change.

Families who have claimed Housing and Council Tax Benefit and were not entitled in the past may now be able to receive financial help towards their rent and Council Tax bill. 

Are you or someone you know one of these families? 

Bury Councils Mobile Advice Centre will be at the following locations on the following days between 10am and 3pm to help promote this change:

Monday, November 2: Mosses Community Centre, Edward Street, Bury.

Tuesday,November 3:Chesham Fold Road off Bell Lane, Bury.

Wednesday, November 4: Daisyfield Estate,Powell Street, Bury.

Thursday, November 5: Tesco, Prestwich.

Friday, November 6:Kay Gardens, Bury

Contact the The Benefits Service, Bury Council,Whittaker St, Radcliffe, for more information on 0161 253 5008 or email housingbenefits@bury.gov.uk