This is the redesigned Newark and Sherwood website
We have moved three sections to this site – Council Tax, benefits and financial support and bins, waste and recycling. Over the next few months we will redesign and move the rest of the website.
Report benefit fraud
If you suspect that someone you know is claiming housing or Council Tax support to which they are not entitled you can report them.
Benefits must only be paid to those who have a true entitlement to them. A firm stance is taken against those who abuse the system.
Typical examples of benefit fraud are people who:
- work but do not declare this when claiming benefits
- fail to declare other forms of income when claiming benefits
- claim as a single person but actually live with a partner
- claim benefit for an address where they are not living
- fail to declare their capital or savings when claiming benefits
If you suspect that someone you know is claiming housing or Council Tax support to which they are not entitled you can report them on GOV.UK.
Other ways to report benefit fraud
Alternatively you can contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline by calling them on 0800 854 440 by writing to them at NBFH PO Box 224, Preston, PR1 1GP.
Please give as much detailed information as you can. You do not have to give your name or address.
Benefits
Contact the Benefits team
- housing.benefits@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
- 01636 650 000