Community Support

Selsey Town Council  provides signposting to local services which seek to support all members of the community.  The Council is also a collection point for the Selsey Food Bank and supplies those eligible with Food Bank Vouchers. 

Please do not hesitate to contact our offices via telephone during our working hours Monday to Friday 9:30 - 16:00 on 01243 605603 or email us at enquiries@selseytowncouncil.gov.uk

In the meantime, please find below information on some of the most frequently asked questions and support services available for you to access:

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