Residents will be given advice on changes being made to council tax at drop-in sessions.
Council Tax Benefit is being replaced by the Council Tax Support Scheme, which means some people will not see any change in their bills, while some will see that their bills are not discounted as much as they used to be.
This change, starting from April 1, is being made following a reduction in funding that Fareham Borough Council receives from the Government – and the scheme has been created as a way to ensure that people most in need in the borough can be helped.
The drop-in sessions will run from Monday March 18 to Friday April 5 from 8.45am to 5.15pm at the Octagon Lounge at Ferneham Hall – excluding Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Monday (April 1).
Benefits officers from the council will be available to answer people’s questions and offer advice about what support is available to help them pay their bills.
Executive Leader of Fareham Borough Council, Councillor Seán Woodward said: “We understand that some residents will have questions about the new Council Tax Support Scheme. That’s why we’re running these drop-in sessions so that people can find out how they may be affected and what support will be provided. We believe the new Council Tax Support Scheme is a fair way to provide help to those who need it most.”
For more details contact the council at the Civic Offices in Civic Way or on 01329 824651.