Secondary school applications close 31 October
If your child starts secondary school in September 2027, apply for a school place by Saturday 31 October.
Report a change in your circumstances
Tell us about changes that affect your Housing Benefit or council tax reduction.
You must tell us within one month about any change that could affect your Housing Benefit or council tax reduction.
Changes you must tell us about
- you move home, or your rent changes
- someone moves in or out
- your income, or the income of anyone you live with, goes up or down
- you start or stop getting another benefit
- your savings go above £6,000
- you go into hospital or a care home, or go abroad for more than 4 weeks
Report a change
You'll need your claim reference number. It's on your benefit letters.
What happens next
We'll work out what you should get and write to you. If we've paid you too much, read about paying back an overpayment.
If you get Universal Credit, also report the change to the DWP in your online account.