Advice and benefitsAdvice and benefits
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This area aims to provide advice and information - everything from how to access information on getting married, to whether you're entitled to benefits or discount on your council tax.
Benefits
How to apply for assisted travel
Information on benefits and assistance in Warrington
The Citizens Advice service provides free information and advice to resolve problems including legal and financial
Concessionary fares for travel
Information on concessionary bus passes for people aged 60+ and 'eligible disabled' people
Information about council tax benefit and how to claim
Education Maintenance Allowance
Information for young people about the EMA, including eligibility and how to apply
Information about housing benefits and how to claim
How to apply for pupil / student travel in Warrington
Births
Information on Registering a Birth
Information on registering a birth in Warrington
How to register a stillbirth
Community advice
Helping you get through - your guide to beating the credit crunch
All persons obtaining British Citizenship are required to attend a ceremony to swear an Oath of Allegiance
A civil funeral ceremony is a dignified yet non-religious ceremony - find out more
A naming ceremony is one way in which parents can celebrate and welcome a child or children into the family
Purchasing Birth, Marriage or Death Certificates
How to purchase a Birth, Marriage or Death certificate
Information on the registrar service and how to contact them
Council tax
Hundreds of households in Warrington could be missing out on thousands of pounds of unclaimed benefits
Apply for Council Tax discounts online.
British troops involved in overseas deployments can receive a council tax rebate
Information about council tax, how to pay and how to contact us
Information on how much council tax you will pay
Information about council tax benefit and how to claim
Difficulties Paying your Council Tax
Information on what to do if you're having difficulty paying your council tax
How to Appeal against your Council Tax Banding or Rateable Value
Information on how to appeal against your council tax banding or rateable value
Information on council tax for those with second homes
Information on council tax bands across Warrington
Who is liable to pay Council Tax
Information on who has to pay council tax
Data protection and freedom of information
Access To Records (Adult and Children's Social Services)
Information on how to access your records if you are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, social care services
Information about the Act and the eight data protection principles
Deaths, funerals and cremations
Information on cemeteries and crematoriums in Warrington, including opening hours
Emergencies
An introduction to emergency planning and its services
Advice from the Environment Agency
Licences and street trading
An introduction to licensing and how to apply for various licences from the council
Notices and Determination Notices
Determination Notices for applications under the Licensing Act 2003 that have been taken to hearing.
Marriages
Approved venues in Warrington for marriage ceremonies
Information on civil partnerships in Warrington and how to register
Information on wedding venues in Warrington and how to register a marriage
Parental support
Support groups
Domestic abuse support in Warrington
The local domestic abuse forum and the support available for victims
Information on the Warrington Council for Voluntary Service and how local voluntary and community groups can apply to join
Warrington Community Information Directory (WCID)
A searchable list of community and voluntary groups active in Warrington
Tourism and travel
The Warrington tourist information centre is located at the bus interchange
Trading standards
Information on becoming a member of the motor trader approval scheme
Guidance notes for trading standards and details of information available from other agencies
Information on trading standards and advice for consumers and businesses
Links and contact details to organisations that may be able to offer more information
Validate UK- Proof of Age Card
Information on how to obtain a proof of age card for people aged 16 years and over
