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Council meetings and decisions

Details of meetings and decisions, including access to minutes and agendas, and how to get involved.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/meetings-and-decisions/

Jobs and skills

Information for Torbay residents who are struggling to find work.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cost-of-living/jobs-col/

Private tenancies

If you rent from a private landlord we will use a Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate to work out your benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/private-tenancies/

Corporate

Read our corporate plans, policies and reports.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/

I am a Council Tenant

Information and resources for council tenants
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/i-am-a-council-tenant/

Payments of Housing Benefit

Information about receiving Housing Benefit payments.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-payments/

You’ve had an overpayment

What happens if you have been overpaid.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/

Financial assessment form

If you want us to consider lower repayments then you will need to complete a financial assessment form.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-repay-overpayment/hb-pay-instalments/financial-assessment/

Other financial help

Information about other financial help available
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/other-help/other-financial-help/

Births

How and where to register your child's birth.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/registrar/register-a-birth/

Make a complaint

Make a formal complaint to us about our services or conduct.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/get-in-touch/feedback/complaints/

Brixham Town Council

Find out about the elections held to elect the Councillors (Members) of Brixham Town Council including the results of past elections.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/elections/brixham/

How you will be paid

Details of how landlords receive their tenants Housing Benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-payments/landlord-paid/

Help with the cost of living

Information for Torbay residents who are struggling to pay for their energy, water, food, or other essential items.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cost-of-living/

Claiming if you are working

How we work out Housing benefit if you are working.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-working/

Repaying your overpayment

How to pay back Housing Benefit if you have been overpaid.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-repay-overpayment/

Supported living

Find out about housing with different levels of care and support to help people live independently.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/asc-housing/supported-living/

Taxis

Find out how to apply for a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicle driver's or operators licence.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/taxis/

If you are self-employed

Information on how self-employed earnings are calculated when working out Housing Benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-working/hb-self-employed/

3. The Housing Baseline

Read this chapter of the Housing and Economic Needs Assessment May 2022.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/hena/hena-3/