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Tell us about a change

How to tell us about a change in your circumstances which might affect your benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-change/

My Torbay help

Get help setting up and using your My Torbay account.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/website-help/my-torbay-help/

Council meetings and decisions

Details of meetings and decisions, including access to minutes and agendas, and how to get involved.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/meetings-and-decisions/

How the council works

Find your parliamentary representative and learn how we conduct our business.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/how-the-council-works

Housing advice for landlords

information Council Tax advice for landlords Landlord Tenancy Matching Scheme Best practice advice for landlords Working with Letting Agents More in Housing Housing advice for landlords Torbay HMO
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/landlords/

3. The Housing Baseline

Read this chapter of the Housing and Economic Needs Assessment May 2022.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/hena/hena-3/

Leader of the Council

Find out about the Leader and Cabinet model of governance that is used in Torbay to make decisions.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/leader-of-the-council/

Corporate

Read our corporate plans, policies and reports.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/

Supported living

Find out about housing with different levels of care and support to help people live independently.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/asc-housing/supported-living/

Births

How and where to register your child's birth.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/registrar/register-a-birth/

Can you get Housing Benefit?

Information on how Housing Benefit is worked out.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/

Taxis

Find out how to apply for a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicle driver's or operators licence.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/taxis/

What changes you must tell us about

Examples of changes you need to tell us about.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-change/hb-tell-us/

What we can tell you about your tenants

Information on the what details we can give a landlord or agent.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/confidentiality/

Tenants rights and responsibilities

In addition to your rights as a tenant, you also have some responsibilities relating to how you use the property.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/private-rental-tenants/tenants-rights-and-responsibilities/

Charging Policy

How we charge for specialised services such as, information requests, Land Charges and general concessions.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/charging-policy/

Make a complaint

Make a formal complaint to us about our services or conduct.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/get-in-touch/feedback/complaints/

COVID-19

Privacy notices for activities carried that are related to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/information-and-data/data-protection/privacy-notice/covid-19-pn/

Moving home

Plan your move in advance. Use our checklist to assist you on what needs to be done.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/private-rental-tenants/moving-home/

Are you over State Pension age, or know someone who is?

Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/are-you-over-state-pension-age-or-know-someone-who-is/