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Evidence of local connection

To evidence that you have a local connection to Bradford, you will need to provide the evidence in the table below.

Local connection reason

Evidence Accepted

Lived in Bradford for 6 out of 12 months
  • 6 month or 12 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • Council Tax bill covering at least 6m

OR

  • Benefit award letter/Universal Credit print out showing at least 6m claim in Bradford

OR

  • 6m bank statements at a Bradford address

OR

  • Letter from school/college/university confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 6 months

OR

  • Letter from a professional (e.g. GP, support worker, employer) confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 6 months

Lived in Bradford for 3 out of the last 5 years
  • 6 x 6 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • 3 x 12 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • Council Tax bills covering at least 3 years

OR

  • Benefit award letter/Universal Credit print out showing at least 3 years claim in Bradford

OR

  • 3 years bank statements at a Bradford address

OR

  • Letter from school/college/university confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 3 years

OR

  • Letter from a professional (e.g. GP, support worker, employer) confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 3 years

Employed in Bradford
  • Employment contract showing a minimum of 16 hours per week and a minimum term of 12 months

OR

  • Letter from employer confirming employment for at least 16 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months

OR

  • 12 months payslips showing a minimum of 16 hours worked per week

Recently graduated from Bradford University
  • Qualification certificate dated within the last 12 months

OR

  • Letter from the university confirming graduation within the last 12 months

Immediate family that have lived in Bradford for at least the last 5 years

For parents, siblings or grandparents:

  • 10 x 6 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • 5 x 12 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • Council Tax bills covering at least 5 years

OR

  • Benefit award letter/Universal Credit print out showing at least 5 years claim in Bradford

OR

  • 5 years bank statements at a Bradford address

OR

  • Letter from school/college/university confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 5 years

OR

  • Letter from a professional (e.g. GP, support worker, employer) confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 5 years

Providing support to a permanent resident of Bradford
  • A letter from you detailing the nature of support to be provided

OR

  • Carers Allowance letter

 

PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FROM THE BRADFORD RESIDENT:

  • 10 x 6 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • 5 x 12 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • Council Tax bills covering at least 5 years

OR

  • Benefit award letter/Universal Credit print out showing at least 5 years claim in Bradford

OR

  • 5 years bank statements at a Bradford address

OR

  • Letter from school/college/university confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 5 years

OR

  • Letter from a professional (e.g. GP, support worker, employer) confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 5 years

Receiving support from a permanent resident of Bradford
  • A letter from your carer detailing the nature of support to be provided

OR

  • Carers Allowance letter from the person that will be caring for you

 

PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FROM THE BRADFORD RESIDENT:

  • 10 x 6 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • 5 x 12 month fixed term Tenancy Agreement

OR

  • Council Tax bills covering at least 5 years

OR

  • Benefit award letter/Universal Credit print out showing at least 5 years claim in Bradford

OR

  • 5 years bank statements at a Bradford address

OR

  • Letter from school/college/university confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 5 years

OR

  • Letter from a professional (e.g. GP, support worker, employer) confirming Bradford as a registered address for at least 5 years

Social tenant moving for employment
  • Housing Association tenancy agreement

OR

  • Letter from Housing Association confirming you are a tenant

 

PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

  • Employment contract showing a minimum of 16 hours per week and a minimum term of 12 months

OR

  • Letter from employer confirming employment for at least 16 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months

OR

  • 12 months payslips showing a minimum of 16 hours worked per week

Serving member of the Regular Forces or former serving member within the last 5 years

OR

Bereaved spouse/civil partner of someone who has served in the regular forces

OR

Serving member of former member of the reserve forces
  • Armed Forces ID card

OR

  • Armed Forces Veteran Card

OR

  • Letter from Ministry of Defence confirming service

OR

  • Military service records

 

 

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