Services
- Benefit Fraud Investigation
- Benefits - education and school
- Benefits - student awards and loans
- Benefits advice and assessment
- Council tax - account enquiries and payments
- Council tax - banding
- Council tax - discounts and reductions
- Council tax benefit
- Grants - housing and homes
- Housing benefit
Benefits
Housing/Council Tax Benefit can be claimed by contacting the council. Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are national welfare benefits which are administered by Local Authorities on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
A range of other benefits are available. The council's Advice Shop can assist you with advice in relation to other benefits and welfare information. Contact the Advice Shop on 01506 776444.
Write to the Advice Shop at:
West Lothian Energy Advice
FREEPOST EH3 217
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 0BR
Or simply call into the shop at 9-12 Waverley Industrial Estate, Bathgate - opening hours are:
| Open | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am | 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am | 4.00pm |
| Open Session at the Advice Shop: | ||
| Wednesday | 9.00am | 1.00pm |
Benefits Calculator
Use our Benefits Calculator to receive an instant on-line Benefits estimate.
Local Housing Allowance
A new way of working out and paying Housing Benefit for tenants of private landlords.
Bathgate LAC
A report from Bathgate Local Area Committee (LAC).