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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Get a one-off payment if you are struggling due to COVID-19 Housing benefit Local support scheme Benefit cap Council tax reduction scheme Personal independence payment

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): parking restrictions and CPZs Free temporary parking permits for COVID-19 key workers How our new parking policy will affect parking permit prices New parking permit system Parking permits for controlled parking zones Car parks and street parking Parking tickets Blue Badge disabled parking Crossovers (dropped kerbs and white lines) Parking reports and policies

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