Heating oil
If you are having issues paying for heating oil, you may be able to get help via the Essential Living Fund, which is administered for the whole of Essex by Southend City Council.
Find a property to rent
To find a property to rent, you can look:
- in local newspapers
- in local shops or estate agents
- on the internet
You can look online for properties to rent, using:
For information about renting privately, you can look at GOV.UK.