Debt Advice Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea has 21.4 bankruptcies per 10,000 of the adult population according to the Insolvency Service regional statistics. This ranks Southend-on-Sea 83 out of 386 towns and cities. The charity's helpline caller research revealed Southend-on-Sea's average unsecured household debt (things like personal loans and credit cards) is £15,752, which is owed to 5.2 creditors on average.

Southend-on-Sea Citizens Advice Bureaus

Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas has a number of local Citizens Advice Bureau offices that are able to offer face to face debt advice.

Alternatively, you can speak to one of the charity’s specialist debt helpline Advisors by calling 0800 043 40 50. The free, confidential helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and on Saturday 9am to 5pm. There’s no need to book an appointment.

If you're struggling with debt, it's important to remember that you're not alone and that there are a number of specialist debt charities in the UK that provide free, impartial advice to anyone that is worried about debt.

Southend-on-Sea Council

If you have a council tax or benefit enquiry, you’ll need to contact Southend-on-Sea Council on one of the helpline numbers listed below.

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
SS2 6ER

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you must make sure you continue to manage your priority payments such as Council Tax, rent/mortgage and utilities, even if it means you cannot meet your monthly unsecured credit commitments.

That’s because the consequences of not managing your priority payments are much more severe. You should always contact your local council if you are struggling as you may be entitled to help paying your Council Tax.

Other useful Southend-on-Sea debt advice resources

Areas covered by this Southend-on-Sea debt advice guide:

Westcliff-on-Sea (SS0), Thorpe Bay (SS1), Prittlewell (SS2), Shoeburyness (SS3), Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea (SS9)