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Digital support for Universal Credit applicants in Angus

For those who struggle with using computers and the internet and need face to face help with their online application for Universal Credit, support is available in Angus from:

• • Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)
  • Voluntary Action Angus (VAA)
  • Havilah
  • DEAP
  • Angus Welfare Rights

For those who need general help with using computer and the internet, Angus Digital Skills Academy (ADSA) programme can help to develop the skills needed to use computers with confidence.

 

You can report Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction changes in circumstances online

If you would like to report a change in circumstances including your address, you can do that by using our online form. To find out what changes must to be reported see our website.

Salute Our Forces at Christmas

Our housing staff from Dewar House gathered together with our Provost Cllr Ronnie Proctor in front of the Library in Arbroath on Thursday to salute the people in the armed services for the work they do throughout the year.

On the photo: Housing staff with Housing officer John Finn a reservist Battery Sergeant Major of 212 (Highland) Battery RA, 105^th Regiment Royal Artillery, and Provost Cllr Ronnie Proctor, who served as a Major in the Black Watch.

Join us and #SaluteOurForces! #ForOurForces #Angus #greatpeoplegreatplace @DRMSupport http://bit.ly/2kwTelI

Information for private landlords and tenants about new letting agent requirements

A new Letting Agent Code of Practice for agents of private landlords begins on 31 January 2018.

The Scottish Government has published information guides for landlords and tenants about letting agent regulation. These aim to help landlords and tenants understand what letting agent regulation is and what it will mean for them.

 

Housing Options – Mid Market Rent and Shared Equity survey

 

We want to increase the number of affordable homes in Angus by providing a range of housing options for rent and home ownership to suit people’s needs and aspirations. These options might include ‘Mid-Market Rent’ and ‘Shared Equity’ – to find out more about them, and give us your thoughts, please complete our short survey .

Your feedback will help us determine if these housing options would be suitable and successful in the Angus area.

Abbey Quarter – important information for local residents and businesses

Hadden Group, our contractor at the new Abbey Quarter development, today issued this important information for residents and businesses is the area:

Fun Things to Do in Strathairlie!

Here are a couple of fun and interesting things to do in the Strathairlie area of Arbroath over the next few weeks…