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Changes to services due to bank holiday

There will be changes to some services because of the bank holiday on Monday 5 May. This includes what day we will collect your rubbish and recycling, library opening times and parking enforcement. Check for changes to services.

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Finance support for businesses

Support for employers

Time to Pay

Businesses that are having difficulties paying their tax bill can contact the Government’s Time to Pay service for support.

Support for employees

Statutory Sick Pay 

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) (at £96.35 per week) is available for those who are too sick to work. Those not eligible for SSP can claim Contributory Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit (there is a minimum five week wait for the first payment, but advance payment can be claimed).

Jobseeker’s Allowance

New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) can be claimed on its own or alongside Universal Credit. JSA is subject to having made sufficient National Insurance contributions.