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Earlier Bin Collections

Our crews will be starting their collections at 5.45am from Thursday 9 July due to the high temperatures forecast. This is to help reduce the amount of time they are working in the heat and direct sun. Please put your bin out by 5.45am on your collection day.

Benefits

Local Housing Allowance Rates

For the period 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027

The rates below apply to Housing Benefit claims when renting from a private landlord and making a new claim or moving into a new home.

We will use the rate (up to a maximum 4 bedroom rate) which meets your family circumstances and the area you live in.

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   Huntingdon Area Cambridge Area Peterborough Area Northampton Central Area
Shared Accommodation Weekly Rate

£105.86
(£458.72)

£121.13
(£524.90)

 £79.36
(£343.89)		 £86.50
(£374.83)
1 Bedroom Weekly Rate

£149.59
(£648.22)

 £207.12
(£897.52)		 £132.33
(£573.43)		 £126.58
(£548.51)
2 Bedroom Weekly Rate

£182.96
(£792.83)

 £218.63
(£947.40)		 £161.10
(£698.10)		 £159.95
(£693.12)
3 Bedroom Weekly Rate

£218.63
(£947.40)

 £258.90
(£1121.90)		 £186.41
(£807.78)		 £182.96
(£792.83)
4 Bedroom Weekly Rate

£287.67
(£1246.57)

 £333.70
(£1446.03)		 £241.64
(£1047.11)		 £228.99
(£992.29)

These rates apply from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.