A working mother who lives in a council home has defended herself after revealing people don’t think she should have the right to a home.
Single mother-of-two Beth Bellamy wants to debunk the myth that people simply assume that people who live in council housing don’t work.
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The 24-year-old took to TikTok to share her thoughts, and her videos went viral, with one of them nearly reaching a million views.
Beth, who is mum to four-year-old Alfie and two-year-old Maisie, posted a video of herself cooking for her family as she gave a personal insight into her family life.
She says: “People always assume that people who work shouldn’t be entitled to a council house.
“But I live in a council house, pay all my bills and work almost full time.”
Now, the mother wants to raise awareness and “break the stigma around council homes and the people who live in them”.
Beth, who lives in a new two-bedroom house, regularly posts videos of her life updates on her TikTok page called ‘Mommy and the little ones.’
She has managed to gain over 10 thousand followers as many want to support Beth on her journey and do so by commenting on her videos.
One wrote: “I give you credit, I know it’s hard but you still try hard and that’s a good thing.”
Another added: “Well done lovely, looks like you’re doing a great job.”
Many were proud of the example she was setting for her children, with one saying: “Great example for your kids, you are amazing.”
“Well done, you are a credit to your children, keep doing what you are doing, you are the best example for your children,” another added.
“Well done kids, work washing, cleaning the house, no sleep, well done young lady, be proud of yourself,” said another person.
People always assume that people who work shouldn’t be entitled to a council house
Beth Bellamy
Others commented and said they were also in the same position, writing: “My partner and I work and live in a council flat with our children. People are so quick to judge!”
Another added: “No need to justify yourself, keep it up and keep winning.”
Beth previously revealed in another video how she is “living proof” that people’s assumptions are wrong.
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She said: “I live in a council house but I don’t work, but that’s what people assume when they say they live in a council house.
“Honestly, this makes me really nervous, but I can literally be living proof that it’s wrong.”
Beth, who pays for everything herself, got her council house while working full-time in hospitality and hopes to move into a management role.
The mother revealed she was working part-time after having her first child, which meant she couldn’t afford private rent, so she went to the local council.
They quickly put her on the social housing list after starting the council process in March and received her home in December of that year.
How can I get a council house?
To apply for a council home, you need to complete and submit an application to the local authority.
To find your local authority, simply use the Government’s advice finder tool on their website.
Once you have access to your local council website, it should offer guidance on how to complete your application.
After signing up, you will likely have to join a waiting list.
Please note that even if you are placed on a waiting list, this does not guarantee you a council house offer.
Your council should also advise you on how to stay in your current home and resolve any problems you may have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage.
Are you eligible for apply for social housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK, as long as you have not lived abroad recently.
Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to be on the housing register for their area, but these are based on a “points” or “band” system.
For example, you’re likely to receive a housing offer first if:
- are homeless
- live in cramped conditions
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home
- are trying to escape domestic violence
Once you’re at the top of the council’s waiting list, they will contact you when a property becomes available.
Some councils allow people to apply at 18, while others allow you to apply even earlier, at 16.
EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible.
A council house is achieved through a points system, so depending on your housing needs you may be considered low priority.
The council will contact you about any available properties once you are high enough on the waiting list.
There is no limit to how long you can expect to be on the waiting list.
Beth added: “So I got a house when my son was, say, six months old, which is just amazing.
“Like a lot of people don’t get their homes that quickly and I was really lucky, and I also got a new build.
“How amazing is this and I am truly grateful for it.”
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