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Council Tax Support Increased to help more people in financial need

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The Council Tax Support scheme in Preston is changing on 1 April 2025 to help more working age people pay their council tax bills, depending on their circumstances.

Council Tax Support

Round 6 of the Household Support Fund

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Applications for round 6 of the Household Support Fund are now available, with the objective of the scheme to help residents of Preston with rising energy costs.

Household Support Fund

Garden waste collection

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You can now subscribe for the 2025/26 Garden waste collection year. If you are a Preston resident and wish to receive fortnightly garden waste (brown bin) collections, you need to subscribe to our garden waste collection service.

Garden waste collection (apply or renew)