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Planning Performance Agreements Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) are the preferred method for pre-application engagement with the Local Planning Authority for all major development proposals. PPAs provide a programme for more flexible and tailored …

For helpful information and advice about budgeting, please use the tools in the Related Content section. Discretionary Housing Payments  If you are getting Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit, cannot afford your rent and are …

Benefit fraud is committed by either: Intentionally not reporting a change in your circumstances Being dishonest in order to get benefits Reporting a fraud The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for investigating all housing benefit fraud. If …

You can report a move online using our online report a move service . Or you can contact us using this form with the following information: Moving out of the District The address you are moving from, the date you are moving and if the property has been …

If you are unhappy with a decision we have made about Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support there are several things you can do. If you do not understand our decision and would like it explained in more detail you can ask for a statement of reasons. You …

Recycling isn’t just about throwing stuff in a bin and hoping for the best - it’s about creating a cleaner, greener future for our community. That’s at the heart of our new campaign that’s putting Rochford back on the map as a recycling leader. The …

Single person discount If you are the only person aged 18 or over living in your property you may be entitled to a 25% discount in your Council Tax. If you are receiving this discount and someone else moves in your property or a family member becomes 18 …

Rochford District Council has been awarded £70,000 in funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to conduct a review of its Green Belt. This assessment will play a key role in shaping the Council’s Local Plan, ensuring …

For previous years financial information, please see 'In this section' How much will I have to pay for 2025/26? The chart below shows how much Council Tax you have to pay, including parish council spending, depending on where you live and which valuation …

Your Council Tax explained After careful consideration, Rochford District Council has agreed to increase its element of Council Tax by 2.95% in 2025/26. The amount relating to the District Council will increase from £260.00 to £267.66 for an average band …