Hartlepool Borough Council
Civic Centre Access Restrictions

VISITORS to Hartlepool Civic Centre and the adjoining Law Courts are advised that essential repair work will start shortly at the front entrance to the building. From next week (w/c 6th February)

Civic Centre Access Restrictions.

A to Z of services: Backdating - housing benefit and council tax benefit

Backdating - housing benefit and council tax benefit: Outline

Normally the Council will start your claim from the Monday after the claim form is received.

The Council may be able to pay benefit from an earlier date if you are able to show that there was "good cause" for the delay in making your claim, throughout the whole period that you would like it to be backdated.

For more information on housing benefit and council tax benefit, visit our Advice and Benefits section.

Contact: Benefits Section

Department: Chief Executive's

Telephone: 01429 284188

Benefits Section, Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY

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