Information and Policies covering housing, planning and regeneration along with the social exclusion unit etc.

The Departments key aim is to help people become financially independent.  By delivering support and advice to people of working age, employers, pensioners, carers, families, children and disabled people.

The Directgov website includes useful information covering various topics such as life episodes, home and community issues, employment, the law and many more.

Caring for Someone (opens new window).

Disabled People (opens new window).

Pensions and Retirement Planning (opens new window).

Mental Health (opens new window).

The Environment Agency looks after our coast, rivers and environment and has information on pollution and conservation issues.

Flood line warning (opens new window).

Freephone Incident Hotline: 0800 807 606

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) was formed on the 18 April 2005, following the merger of Inland Revenue and H.M. Customs and Excise Departments.

They are responsible for PAYE, Tax Returns, Tax Credits and Child Benefits, Allowances, online Self Assessment and more.