THERE is a wealth of information available to ensure familes on the Fylde Coast are well provided for and protected. Blackpool Council can provide information on benefits so you can work out what you and your family is entitled to. There is a dedicated section to deal with housing and council tax benefit which can tell the process for applying as well as the circumstances which would make you eligible to claim. This office can be contacted on (01253) 478847. If you are a resident of Wyre and Fylde then you can contact your local councils in the first instance. For Wyre contact (01253) 891000 and for Fylde (01253) 658658. Blackpool Welfare advice is a dedicated service in the town which can advise you on benefits on a one to one basis and even represent you at benefit tribunals. They can be contacted on (01253) 477770.

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