BLACKPOOL SOUTH
DIRECTORY
CRIME
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Call 999 in an emergency. For non-emergency situations call 111.
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Allow someone to report a crime to police on your behalf.
Crimestoppers: crimestoppers-uk.org
Tell MAMA (for Islamophobia or anti-Muslim attacks): tellmamauk.org
True Vision: report-it.org.uk/your_police_force -
Free advice and support with domestic abuse, stalking and child sexual exploitation.
Visit: fcwa.co.uk / Call: 01253 596699
COMMUNITY CONCERNS
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All local services and issues.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk
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Elected by the community to represent you.
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Report speeding concerns.
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For all waste management including bin collections, dog fouling and fly tipping.
Visit: enveconw.co.uk
BENEFITS AND COST-OF-LIVING SUPPORT
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See which financial support you may be able to receive in this eligibility survey.
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A monthly payment to help with living costs. Visit: gov.uk/universal-credit/how-to-claim
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Help with living costs if you have a disability or long-term physical or mental health condition.
Visit: gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim
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Support if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Visit: gov.uk/carers-allowance
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Help with your living costs if you are over state-pension age and low-income.
Visit: gov.uk/pension-credit
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Short-term emergency assistance.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/
Housing and utilities support
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A one-time rebate on the cost of your electricity bill for those on benefits.
Visit: uswitch.com/gas-electricity/guides/warm-home-discount
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Apply in Blackpool South.
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In an emergency attend Blackpool Housing Options office (Chapel Street, FY1 5DA) from 1pm-4.30pm, Monday-Friday to receive urgent support. Contact: 01253 477760, or housing.options@blackpool.gov.uk
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For advice on homelessness, tenancy deposits, council housing, private renting, eviction, or mortgage repossession.
Visit: england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice, or contact 08088 004444.
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Financial assistance to reduce your bill.