Help and advice

If you have fallen behind with your rent or council tax payments, or are worried about paying, we will do what we can to help you.

Arrears can escalate quickly and are often very difficult to pay off. By engaging with our teams quickly, our Officers can work with you to to prevent this.

There are options available to you. We can:

Whatever your situation, we can work with you to help you get back on track. We will deal with your concerns confidentially and sensitively.

Don't delay, get in touch with us quickly and we'll do our best to help.


Important information -  cost of living

With the cost of living increasing, many people are finding it difficult to cover essential daily living costs.

A range of measures are available to help people boost their income. Don't assume you're receiving everything you're entitled to, always check, and if you're still struggling or in doubt, get in touch.

Find out more: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support