Christmas and New Year
Find out how your bin collection days and our opening hours are different over Christmas and New Year.
Applicable amounts
The applicable amount is the amount of money the government believes you, your partner (if you have one) and your family (if applicable) need to meet your necessary weekly costs.
Amenity charges
We have to make an deduction on your rent if your rent includes payment for:
- meals
- fuel
- water charges
If you receive Local Housing Allowance, these charges do not apply.
Meals
| Number of meals provided | Adult | Child (under 16) |
|---|---|---|
| Full board (at least three meals per day) | £35.35 | £17.95 |
| Breakfast only | £4.30 | £4.30 |
| Part board | £23.60 | £11.80 |
Fuel charges deductions for more than one room
| Fuel type | Per week |
|---|---|
| Heating | £35.25 |
| Hot water | £4.10 |
| Lighting | £2.85 |
| Cooking | £4.10 |
| All fuel | £46.30 |
Fuel charges deductions for one room
| Fuel type | Per week |
|---|---|
| Heating and any hot water and/or lighting | £21.10 |
| Cooking | £4.10 |
Water charges
The Rent Officer usually works out what amount to deduct for water charges.