Blackpool Council - FAQs

Summary for Debt Advice FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about our service. Just click on the question to see the answer.

FAQs

I can’t afford to pay all my bills, what should I do?

I have heard about DRO's, what are these?

Worried about your mortgage?

Who can help me with debt advice?

Should I call one of the debt management companies for advice which advertise on the television or newspaper?

How much will debt advice cost?

Will a Debt Advisor contact my creditors for me?

What should I do if I receive a bailiffs notice?

What can I do if my bank won't lower my repayments and my overdraft is swallowing up my income?

What is a non-priority debt?

How can I open a new bank account if I have bad credit?

What should I do if non-priority creditors are telephoning me demanding payment?

What should I do if the Debt Advisor can't see me for several weeks?

What will a debt adviser do for me?

I have received Court papers. What should I do?

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Blackpool Council
Customer First Centre
Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
FY1 1NF

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Tel: (01253) 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm

Customer First Telephone Line
8am-6pm Monday to Friday
Saturday 9am-2pm

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Contact Details

Blackpool Council
Customer First Centre
Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
FY1 1NF

Email: Click to email
Tel: 01253 477477

Customer First Centre Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm Saturday 9am-2pm Customer First Telephone Line 8am-6pm Monday to Friday Saturday 9am-2pm