What If I’ve Moved House Recently?

AI Summary

If you’ve moved house recently, Medway says you need to update a few people and services straight away so your Council Tax, benefits, mail and utilities are all in the right place.

What to do Details
Tell Medway Council Update your Council Tax details and, if relevant, your Housing Benefit claim. Tell us you’ve moved home
Tell other services Let your GP, dentist, employer or Jobcentre, bank/building society, electricity/gas/water/phone companies, school or college/university, and any social worker or probation worker know.
Redirect your post You can pay the Post Office to forward mail from your old address to your new one.
Update housing-related details If you’re a council tenant, connect your services, check waste collection days, and make sure any rent or tenancy paperwork is in order.
If you get Housing Benefit You must tell Medway if you move home or your circumstances change. Report changes to your benefit details

If you’ve moved within Medway, into Medway, or out of Medway, Medway Council also wants the move dates and address details so they can update your Council Tax record correctly.