All parking charges in council owned car parks are currently suspended until 14th June 2025. Further information can be found at www.melton.gov.uk/carparks
If you are on Universal Credit remember to update your journal in line with any rent increases that took place on 7 April 2025.
Discretionary Housing Payments
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are short term awards for people in extreme financial hardship to help with pay housing costs (for example, rent, moving costs, rent deposits and rent in advance). They are paid by us in addition to any housing benefit or Universal Credit you receive.
In order to qualify you must;
- be in receipt of housing benefit or
- be entitled to the housing element in the assessment of your Universal Credit award.
You can make an application online by clicking on the purple button below. Please ensure you answer all questions with as much detail as possible.
Last updated 1 April 2025
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