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The online payment system is currently unavailable.

We would advise that customers needing to make a payment to the council use the telephone payment line for:

We would advise that customers needing to make a payment to the council use the telephone payment line for:

  • Parking Fines
  • Council Tax
  • Business Rates
  • Housing Benefit Overpayments
  • General Debtors

The telephone payment line number is 0330 008 1605 .

 

Citizens Advice Tameside offer support with making a new claim for Universal Credit, from opening your account to receiving your first full payment.

Their trained advisers can help you to:

  • Set-up your Universal Credit account
  • Complete your claim to-dos
  • Verify your identity
  • Make sure you’re providing the right evidence to the Jobcentre
  • Understand what Universal Credit will mean for you


If you’re not sure what help you need just get in touch and they’ll work out what support you need.

Call: Freephone 0800 144 8 444

For online advice visit: citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim and Tameside Citizens Advice https://www.tamesidecab.org.uk/get-advice/help-to-claim/

You can find more information on Universal Credit on the Citizens Advice website.

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