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Railcards

MamaGrange — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:40:09 GMT

Hi just an overall question. I see family members of serving personnel can request a railcard. My son is 18 are parents allowed to be a part of that request or is it only spouses/partners ?

RE: Railcards

MamaGrange — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:03:25 GMT

Thank you for the reply.

RE: Railcards

RN Forum Moderator — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:51:09 GMT

Afternoon MamaGrange

This link explains eligibility - HM Forces Railcard

Regards

Colin - Duty RN FPS Digital Moderator

RE: Single person council tax discount

ASK INFO — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:02:42 GMT

Good Afternoon, it would be worth checking with your local council again now that you have provided a current address to see if they need any further evidence. If so, if your serving person contacts their local UPO they will then be able to clarify about this and if need be, may be able to provide evidence that CILOCT is being paid in order to support your application. I hope that helps.

Single person council tax discount

Leela Hughes — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:47:51 GMT

I wondered if anyone has had similar issues in applying for single person council tax. My local council have issues with my son not having a permanent address, and are therefore suggesting he is part of my household. I have given them his current address at HMS Collingwood but this will only be for 6 months. Can anyone advise?

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