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Apply for jobs, benefits, permits, licences and more. Our online services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Benefits and housing
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Benefits
See available benefits, criteria and how to apply online or report a change in circumstances.
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Universal credit
More information about Universal Credit and how to claim it.
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Housing register
Login or create an account to access the housing register online.
Bins and waste
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Domestic waste
Sign up to garden waste, black bin, recycling bin, bin collections information and calendars.
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Trade waste
Recycling and waste collection services for businesses - information, quotes, forms.
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Fly-tipping
Dropping litter in open public spaces is against the law. Report it.
Car parking and vehicles
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Car park permits
See the available car parks, types and cost of permits, and apply online.
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Blue badge
Check your eligibility and apply (or reapply) for a Blue Badge on gov.uk.
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Appeal a parking fine
You can challenge a car parking fine on the LCC website.
Grants and funding
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Community grants
Available grants and funding opportunities for local projects and communities.
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Business grants
Available grants and funding opportunities for local businesses.
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Rural grants
Capital grant funding for businesses located in identified rural areas in our district.
Jobs and careers
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Current vacancies
We are recruiting! View current vacancies and apply online.
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Become an apprentice
Gain a qualification and earn a salary whilst training and doing work-based experience.
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Parish Councillor vacancies
Check the latest Parish Councillor vacancies and application criteria.
Licenses
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Licenses we provide
See a list of the licenses we provide and click to apply only.
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Animal activity licensing
Information and advice about animal activity licensing, guidance, application forms.
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Licensing public register
Use the online search function to find a licence application.
Other applications
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Allotments
Make an online application for an allotment managed by the council.
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Addition to list of suppliers
Request to be added to our list of suppliers via the online form.
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Face to face appointments
We try to enable you to self-serve online before we offer an appointment.
Planning
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Pre-planning application advice
Ask for advice before you submit your application.
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Planning forms
See what planning applications we offer and apply online on our Planning Portal.
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Planning applications
Submit a planning application or view planning applications, appeals and decisions.
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Request site's planning history
Request a site's planning history or a site search online.
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Self-build and Custom housebuilding
Register online if you plan a self-build and/or custom housebuilding project.
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Contact a planning officer
Use the online form if you wish to contact a planning officer.
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