When will your claim start?
Your benefit will usually start from the Monday after we get your claim form.
Your claim can only be backdated for 1 month if you can give a good reason why you didn’t apply earlier.
The council public gallery holds 42 people allocated on a first come first served basis. Public access is from 1.45pm on the day. Meetings will also be broadcast live and a recording will be made.
BroadcastYour benefit will usually start from the Monday after we get your claim form.
Your claim can only be backdated for 1 month if you can give a good reason why you didn’t apply earlier.