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In the News (Fri 25 Jul 08)

  
  Defend Council Housing (DCH) - campaign against privatisation of council housing
Council housing dominated the housing debate forcing movement in the right direction from Housing Minister Yvette Cooper - but not yet nearly enough (DCH responds to Labour's housing debate).
DCH has produced an 'Interim Response' and additional response on Local Housing Companies (15 Oct) to the government's Housing Green Paper welcoming this opportunity to press the case for council housing (see covering letter, Compass article and Press Archive).
The House of Commons Council Housing group has produced a 40 page report documenting the evidence they gathered from their inquiry into support for the 'fourth option'.
defendcouncilhousing.org.uk   (1947 words)

  
  Council house - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Council houses were built and operated by local councils for the benefit of the local population.
Council housing was generally typified by houses with generously sized rooms (compared to the bottom end of the private sector), particularly those built in the 1970s after the Parker Morris standards were introduced.
The Wakefield district council found itself unable to maintain its supply of council housing and transferred it all to a housing association, in 2004; this represented the second largest stock transfer in British history.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Council_housing   (1995 words)

  
 MK Council - Housing MKC - MKWeb
Milton Keynes council will consider an Application for a Home from anyone who is over 16 years of age and not subject to immigration control.
If you are a council or housing association tenant you have the right to swap homes with another tenant, provided that you are a qualifying tenant and that the homes are of a suitable size and type.
The Private Sector Housing team can give you helpful advice on a wide range of Legal and Health and Safety issues, such as the need for all Houses in Multiple Occupation to be registered and inspected by the Council.
www.mkweb.co.uk /housing-mkc/home.asp   (400 words)

  
 Fareham Borough Council: Housing Service - Maintenance of Council Housing Stock
If you request the Council to carry out a repair to your property you will receive a letter setting out what work is to be carried out, the latest date for completion of the work and contact details.
Council Housing is in the third year of a new 5 year cyclical programme (106 Kb)
Council Housing has been working to a 5 year cyclical programme for many years now but has often found it difficult to carry out this work within budget.
www.fareham.gov.uk /council/departments/housing/maintenance.asp   (858 words)

  
 Wealden District Council - being housed by the council
Wealden District Council - being housed by the council
To apply to be housed in Wealden you need to fill in an application form (pdf 256 kb) to be put on the Housing Register.
The Council has a single Allocation Scheme (pdf 117 kd) that is applicable to all applicants, including existing social tenants seeking a transfer to more suitable accommodations.
www.wealden.gov.uk /Housing/Finding_a_home/Housing_Register/index.aspx   (478 words)

  
 Barnet Online - Council Housing
As well as improving the quality of council properties, Barnet Homes is also responsible for delivering high quality services for tenants – during their first year of operation levels of tenants satisfaction have improved dramatically from 60% to over 75%.
Council properties are allocated via our Choice Based Letting Scheme Home Connections.
Those on the housing register hoping to bid for a property through the council’s Choice-Based Letting system are advised that, due to upgrades being carried out on the Home Connections computer system, the bidding deadline is being moved forward one day for the set of properties published on Thursday 11 January 2007.
www.barnet.gov.uk /index/housing/council-housing.htm   (262 words)

  
 Council housing
The Council does not own any council houses for rent but maintains a Housing Register to deal with the demand for rented homes.
All social rented housing in the district (including what were previously Council houses) is owned by Housing Associations (now often referred to as Registered Social Landlords or RSLs).
This form should also be completed and returned to the Council if you, or someone in your household, has a physical or learning disability, a mental health problem or another problem that you think gives rise to a need for special housing or housing where support is provided.
www.huntsdc.gov.uk /Housing/Council+housing   (225 words)

  
 Torridge District Council - Housing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Council has a number of parking bays on its estates and adjacent to its houses.
The Council holds regular meetings with landlords from the public and private sector to discuss housing issues.
The Council liaises with a number of Tenants' and Residents' Associations as a means of encouraging tenant participation.
www.torridge.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=818   (628 words)

  
 Shelter: Waiting lists for council housing
This section explains who is eligible for council housing, how to apply and how the council decides who to house first.
In most areas, these rules also apply to people applying for a housing association or housing co-op home in the area, and to existing council tenants who want a transfer.
If you need housing immediately (for example if your current home is unsafe, or you are homeless) the council may have a duty to help you immediately.
england.shelter.org.uk /advice/advice-431.cfm   (229 words)

  
 Housing
The city council owns many homes which are available to rent, but the people who live in them are even more important.
The council can help people who live in the private sector and whose homes are in poor condition or need to be adapted to make them more suitable for their needs.
You may be looking for private rented accommodation for a variety of reasons.You may not be able to obtain council housing or you may wish to move into a particular area or live in a certain type of property.
www.southampton.gov.uk /housing   (510 words)

  
 London Borough of Lambeth | Housing and planning
Our housing services range from managing 30,033 council homes and 10,117 leasehold properties to regenerating and sustaining the fabric and environment of these homes.
The main change proposed is to enable applicants for housing to 'bid' for available council and housing association properties.
Lambeth Housing is working to bring all council properties up to 21st Century standards by 2010 to meet the government’s Decent Homes standard.
www.lambeth.gov.uk /Services/HousingPlanning   (481 words)

  
 Housing Home Page
This section deals with existing Council tenants and tenancy matters and responds to technical issues involving the Council's housing stock such as repairs and refurbishments.
The housing enquiry counter is located in the extension of the Town Hall located in St Stephen's Road.
The Bournemouth Council Housing Tenants and Leaseholders Group (BCHTandL) also has a lead tenant specialising in diversity issues and they will be representing diversity in all tenants' meetings.
www.bournemouth.gov.uk /Residents/housing/default.asp   (839 words)

  
 Leicester City Council - Council Housing
We are also concerned with private sector housing, especially in areas where high proportions of housing are unfit or in poor condition.
We work in partnership with housing associations and developers to renovate existing properties, bring empty homes back into use and build new properties, in particular to meet the need for particular types of accommodation, such as accessible, life-time housing or larger homes for BME families (Black, Minority, Ethnic).
Housing for older and disabled people is also a priority.
www.leicester.gov.uk /your-council--services/housing/council-housing   (271 words)

  
 Council Housing Services
Council Housing Services is one of the largest providers of affordable rented housing in the district.
The majority of our housing stock is situated within urban areas of Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, and Carnforth, typically on estates comprising 200-300 dwellings.
Demand for Council Housing varies depending upon the area, type and size of property requested.  Currently there is a very high demand for general needs accommodation (single persons/couples/family housing) but shorter waiting lists for some types of sheltered accommodation.  The Needs Assessment section within Council Housing Services can advise you on this.
www.lancaster.gov.uk /Category.asp?cat=65   (140 words)

  
 Metropolitan Council - Regional Housing Initiatives, Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Affordable housing is core to a strong economy and a healthy region.
The Metropolitan Council recognizes that durable and well-maintained housing is important to community tax base, livability, businesses and the region as a whole, and supports affordable housing in the region through various programs and initiatives.
The Council first convened a task force of Twin Cities area mayors in early 2000 to examine the availability of the region's affordable housing.
www.metrocouncil.org /housing/housing.htm   (382 words)

  
 North Lincolnshire Council - Housing
As well as the 10,100 council houses in North Lincolnshire, the council checks standards of privately rented accommodation and can provide grants for home improvement.
Council houses are allocated on a points system to ensure that homes go to people who are in most need.
The council’s planning section can give advice on applying for permission to build new homes or make alterations to existing properties.
www.northlincs.gov.uk /NorthLincs/Housing   (94 words)

  
 Council Housing - Evictions
The City Council will always try to assist tenants with any tenancy issues they may have whether it is rent arears, or any other aspect of the tenancy conditions.
The Council will not hesitate to have the warrant enforced and tenants should be aware that having children will not prevent eviction despite what popular myth might say.
County court housing advice and representation schemes aim to provide free, independent and confidential advice and representation to homeowners and tenants attending hearings in possession proceedings brought on grounds of arrears, who either have not previously obtained advice and/or are without legal representation.
www.winchester.gov.uk /Housing/HousingAdvice/CouncilHousing-Evictions   (494 words)

  
 Housing
House prices continue to rise in Swindon, resulting in home ownership not being a viable option for many people.
A recent housing needs survey estimated that over 800 affordable homes will be required each year, until 2010, to meet local needs.
The council manages around 10,800 council homes, which includes approximately 1,500 sheltered flats and bungalows for older people, and around 400 flats owned by leaseholders.
www.swindon.gov.uk /housing.htm   (400 words)

  
 Council Housing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most housing for the poor in the United Kingdom was either in the hands of private land lords or a major factory owner for his staff.
As of the 1980's the Conservatives allowed tenants to buy their council house from the local Borough or district council at a reduced rate.
Council housing now has to be built with help from a housing association group who in turn run the properties on behalf of the local council.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Council_Housing   (232 words)

  
 Medway Council - Housing
Medway Council provides information about getting on the register for social housing, the Homechoice scheme and also on adapting homes for people with special needs.
The biggest provider of social housing in Medway is mhs homes, which owns and runs 7,700 properties, 3,500 more are run by local housing associations and Medway Council is responsible for 3,300 homes in Gillingham.
Medway Council may be able to help you reduce heating bills help with discounted loft and cavity wall insulation or a grant, if you receive certain benefits.
www.medway.gov.uk /index/housing.htm   (334 words)

  
 Defend Council Housing (DCH) - campaign against privatisation of council housing
UNISON general secretary, Dave Prentis argued "What is so wrong with councils renewing their housing stock...
A packed meeting demanded that the council actively campaign by sponsoring a London wide conference to lobby for the 'Fourth Option' and a cross party delegation with tenants reps to meet Ministers.
Councils can no longer tell tenants that government policy is set in stone.
www.defendcouncilhousing.org.uk /dch   (1947 words)

  
 East Lothian Council - Housing
Council Housing Services explains what the Council department does, contains information on services and specialist teams, and gives emergency and day-to-day contact numbers.
Housing Associations provides information about 'social' landlords who rent out nearly 2000 homes, both for special and general needs, in East Lothian.
It is organised alphabetically, by the town/village in which the houses are located.
www.eastlothian.gov.uk /content/0,1094,274,00.html   (522 words)

  
 Housing
housing for older people - what help is available to enable you to continue to live independently, as you grow older
We aim is to make the housing system work so that people in the Highlands, now and in the future, have a decent place to stay that suits their needs, at a price they can afford.
The Council's Energy Advice Centre can also give you valuable advice about saving energy (and money) in your home.
www.highland.gov.uk /livinghere/housing   (493 words)

  
 50+ Housing Council
The 50+ Housing Council serves the special needs of NAHB members involved in all aspects of 50+ housing, including design, development, finance, ownership, management, and sales and marketing.
What does it take to woo the 50+ housing consumer? Get to know the wants and needs of this lucrative market with the 50+ Housing Council's exclusive research.
Access to this research is a benefit of membership in the 50+ Housing Council.
www.nahb.org /page.aspx/category/sectionID=261   (268 words)

  
 Council housing
The provision of council housing is a major way in which we aim to meet the housing need in the district. On 1st April 2004 the Council owned 5,779 properties for rent.
The Housing department is responsible for the letting and management of these homes and provides a range of services to their tenants.
Spread throughout the district, with concentrations in the towns, they range from bedsits and flats to houses and bungalows. Some are specialist homes adapted for the needs of disabled tenants or let specifically to older people.
www.warwickdc.gov.uk /WDC/Housing/Council+housing/default.htm   (125 words)

  
 Council Housing
There are approximately 2,930 council properties throughout the district, ranging from family houses to bedsits, which are usually for single people.
Although a large amount of the stock is situated in the towns and larger villages (such as Saffron Walden, Great Dunmow, Stansted and Thaxted) there is some stock in nearly all the parishes.
The Council has elderly persons accommodation, which includes 18 warden assisted schemes, providing over 400 sheltered homes.
www.uttlesford.gov.uk /housing/council+tenants/default.htm   (92 words)

  
 Council Housing
The Gisborne District Council has a limited number of units to rent to married and single people 55 years of age or over with no children or dogs.
Realistic rents are charged and all maintenance of buildings and grounds is the responsibility of the Gisborne District Council.
To apply for a Council unit, you can either download the application form below, or pick one up from Council's Fitzherbert Street office (remember that Council units are only available to married and single people 55 years of age or over with no children or dogs).
www.gdc.govt.nz /Services/CouncilHousing.htm   (353 words)

  
 Gravesham Borough Council - Housing
Gravesham Borough Council tenants have voted overwhelmingly in favour of their homes continuing to be owned and managed by the council.
The right of council tenants to purchase their homes from the council became law in the Housing Act 1980.
The Housing Needs team provides housing advice and helps the homeless or people who may be at risk of becoming homeless.
www.gravesham.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=1952   (379 words)

  
 Cherwell District Council - Housing
The Council remains responsible for housing conditions and for ensuring that appropriate standards are met.
The Council's Housing Renewal Policy also includes the provision of grants and loans in certain cases though most are specifically targeted so as to provide assistance to those most in need.
The housing priorities and objectives of the Council and its partners for 2005-11 are set out in the Housing Strategy.
www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk /housing/index.cfm   (353 words)

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