Community Support
Selsey Town Council provides signposting to local services which seek to support all members of the community.
In addition, Chichester District Council working in partnership with Selsey Town Council is offering 1:2:1 advice surgery on Thursdays from a qualified advisor on any issues to do with Chichester District Council's services.
These include:
- Benefits
- Council Tax
- Housing
- Planning
- Waste and recycling collection
Pop into the Town Council Offices at 55 High Street on Thursdays between 10am and 3pm to meet with a representative from Chichester District Council.
No appointments will be necessary as this is a drop in service.
Social distancing guidelines will be in place in Selsey Town Council's Covid Secure building. Please note that track and trace information will be gathered and held for a period of 21 days.
Benefits
Guidance on benefits and how to apply can be found on the Government Benefits website. Click on the item you need information on or use the search function. Further support on benefits, entitlements and support in applying for them can be found through Arun and Chichester CAB or by calling them on 0344 477 1171
Carers Support Selsey can also provide some guidance, contact them on 01243 201616 or visit their website - Selsey Community Forum
Guidance and support on Council Tax Reduction can be found by contacting Chichester District Council on 01243 785166 or visiting Chichester Council Tax Reduction
Housing
Your local Housing Authority is Chichester District Council , you can call them on 01243 785166.
Homemove - You can apply for the local housing register via the Chichester District Housing Register and complete the online form.
Homelessness - If you have concerns about homelessness or need further support reference housing concerns you can contact Arun and Chichester CAB or by call them on 0344 477 1171
Employment Support
Your local Jobcentre Plus can provide support via the National Careers Service .
Local CV writing and employment support is also available through Chichester District Council and their Choose Work Programme
Crisis Assistance
Selsey Town Council are able to issue FoodBank Vouchers on behalf of the Selsey Food Bank , they operate every Friday from 4pm to 6pm at Selsey Methodist Church.
Local Assistance Network Energy Vouchers for families can be issued by Selsey Children and Family Centre which is based at East Street, Selsey.
Local Assistance Network Energy Vouchers for those without children can be issued by Arun and Chichester CAB . The Citizens Advice Bureau are based at Selsey Town Council every other Monday, call us on 01243 605803 to find out when they will next be in Selsey
Senior Support
Attendance Allowance - guidance can be found at Attendance Allowance Guidance or by calling the Attendance Allowance Helpline on 0800 731 0122. If you need assistance in completing the form you can get support from Age UK West Sussex or call 01903 731 800. Support and guidance can also be given by your local Carers Support Selsey contact them on 01243 201616 or visit their website - Selsey Community Forum
Blue Disabled Badge Scheme - You can apply for a new badge or a renewal at Blue Badge Scheme or contact the West Sussex County Council on 01243 777100 for more guidance.
Carers Allowance - guidance can be found at Carers Allowance Guidance . Support and guidance can also be given by your local Carers Support Selsey contact them on 01243 201616 or visit their website - Selsey Community Forum
Pension Credit - Call the Pension Credit Claim line on 0800 99 1234
