Monmouthshire County Council
Thursday 2nd September 2010

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Need help with your rent or Council Tax?

If your income is low, Council Tax Benefit could help towards your Council Tax bill. Similarly, if you pay rent - whether to a Housing Association or Private Landlord - you may be entitled to Housing Benefit.

New skills to get you back in to work

We know that some of you may be facing redundancy or are unemployed. Maybe this is the time to think about re-training and learning more skills?

Free School Meals

Passport to Leisure scheme

We can offer big discounts to those on low incomes at all four of our Leisure Centres

There's also free swimming for children aged 16 and under and people over 60.

Grants - you may be eligible for school uniform and other grants - click here for further information


Free internet at your local library

As well as all the books on offer, your local library can give you free access to the internet and even help you revamp your CV with some writing tips.

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Gateway Credit Union

Gateway credit union

The Credit Union service gives you access to affordable credit, encourages you to save and stimulates the local economy.

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If you are homeless or threatened with losing your home, we may be able to offer advice.

Monmouthshire housing options advice booklet - click to download

Money made clear

For general money advice visit money made clear

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