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Applying for a school place

To be permitted to erect scaffolding or hoarding on public highway, you must apply for a licence 

Set up a direct debit for residential council tax

Use the online calculator to check if you are eligible for council tax reduction

If you are a Universal Credit claimant, apply here for Council Tax Reduction. Please note, your Universal Credit claim is not a claim for Council Tax Reduction and it must be claimed separately.

Why not visit our council tax information section to find out more about council tax in Knowsley?

Log in to your Online Services account to apply for Sole Occupier Discount if you live alone. No Online Services account? Complete this form to apply for a Sole Occupier Discount.

No longer eligible for Sole Occupier Discount because another adult is now living in your home? Cancel your Sole Occupier Discount online. No Online Services account? Complete this form to cancel your Sole Occupier Discount.
If this person has moved from a Knowsley address to your home, they will also need to notify us of their change of circumstances. 

Is your child approaching their 2nd birthday?

They may be eligible for a free part-time place in a high quality childcare setting.

Apply for emergency support - fuel.

Apply for emergency support - furniture/white goods.

Find out if your child is eligible for Free School Meals.

Apply for an entrance/vehicular marking - you can also use this page to report road and highway issues.

Apply for free school bus pass

Apply for a copy of a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate

If you think a decision on offering fuel or furniture is wrong, ask for a review.

If you have a disability which affects your mobility you may qualify for a Blue Badge.

Use the online calculator to check if you are eligible for housing benefit

If you are claiming housing benefit, or receive housing costs in Universal Credit and you need more help you can apply for a discretionary housing payment.
 
It is intended as short term help only, to give you the chance to sort out your debts; negotiate a lower rent with your landlord, or to find a cheaper suitable alternative accommodation.

The quickest way to do this is to register for online services or log into your Online Services account. You must have a council tax account number, or a housing benefit/council tax reduction claim reference number to register your application via our customer portal.

Alternatively, if you cannot register for online services, you can complete the online application here.

Use this section to find information, documents and forms needed to apply for a licence

Apply for or renew a Private Hire Licence, Hackney Carriage Licence or Private Hire Operator Licence. 

Parking permit application request for resident, business or visitor permits.

Request a key for an alley gate or make a request for an alley gate to be repaired.

Groups and organisations working with young people in the borough are invited to apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to support their work.

Once you have identified you need planning permission, you can submit your application online via the National Planning Portal

Request a replacement bin or bin repair using the online service

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