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Empty Homes and Second Homes consultation

The Council is proposing to: Introduce a Council Tax Premium on long-term empty properties and second homes at 100% for those which have been empty longer than 12 months.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/consultations/previous-consultations/2022/empty-homes-and-second-homes-consultation/

Local Housing Allowance rates

Since April 2013, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates have been updated annually. See current and previous years' housing allowance rates.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/local-housing-allowance/local-housing-allowance-rates/

Appeals - housing benefit and council tax reduction

Information about how to make a housing benefit or council tax reduction appeal.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/appeals-housing-benefit-and-council-tax-reduction/

Leasing Scheme Wales

Whether you are an experienced landlord with multiple properties or you have recently acquired a property perhaps through a relative or change in circumstances, Leasing Scheme Wales could be for you.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/housing/leasing-scheme-wales/

Home Energy Efficiency

The aim of ECO Funding is to help those who are living in fuel poverty and vulnerable to the risk of living in a cold home, and whose house is energy inefficient.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/energy-and-decarbonisation/home-energy-efficiency/

The free period subscription programme aims to address the issue of period poverty, ensuring that individuals facing financial hardships have access to essential menstrual products, and removing any barriers to accessing education.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/bridgend-youth-support/free-menstrual-products/

Empty properties

An empty property can be brought back into use by renting, selling, or auctioning it, or by the owners themselves moving in.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/housing/empty-properties/

Your Voice

Last summer we held a ‘Your Voice’ survey, we wanted to see what was going well and to identify any gaps in the needs of young people in the area to evaluate current services.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/bridgend-youth-support/your-voice/

Landlord Portal

The Landlord Portal allows access to information about a tenant’s benefit claim where payment is made direct to the landlord or agent.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/landlord-portal/

Early Help Screening Team

The Early Help Screening Team is the first contact point for any professional, parent, child or young person to get the information, advice and assistance you need in Bridgend.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/early-help-services/early-help-screening-team/