– Beth Bellamy, a 24-year-old single mother of two living in a council house, defended herself against the assumption that people who work shouldn’t be entitled to a council house.
– She posted videos on TikTok debunking the myth and gained over 10k followers.
– Beth wants to break the stigma around council houses and people who live in them.
– She explained how she applied for a council house after not being able to afford private rent while working part-time.
– Each council has its own rules about who qualifies for the housing register based on a points or banding system.
– EU workers, refugees, and British citizens living in the UK can apply for council housing.
– Beth expressed gratitude for quickly receiving a council house when her child was six months old.