Elderly residents in Brentwood worried about rises in Council Tax are being urged to get in touch with Age Concern Essex.

The group would like to hear of any adverse effect the Council Tax may have had on your life and any problems people have experienced claiming Council Tax benefit.

Age Concern Essex is also interested in any ideas of a fairer way to collect money for local services as the charity is lobbying the Government on the issue.

A fact sheet on Council Tax benefit is available by contacting Elizabeth Vale or Alan Moore on 01245 346106 or 01245 264499.

Published Friday March 5, 2004

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