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Housing Stock Condition Report
Safe Suffolk Renters is a county wide project focusing on improving housing in the Private Rented Sector. It has been funded by a successful bid to central Government, and part of the funding was allocated to creating an up-to-date Suffolk wide housing database.
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Helping to deliver affordable homes in East Suffolk
A new planning document has been adopted in East Suffolk to help guide the development of affordable homes being delivered across the district.
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East Suffolk Council has adopted a new Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The Affordable Housing SPD provides guidance to support the implementation of the Council’s planning policies on affordable housing.
Cllr David Ritchie, cabinet member for Planning and Coastal Management said: “Our two Local Plans contain policies relating to the provision and development of affordable housing and this Supplementary Planning Document will support the implementation of those policies. This new document, which includes guidance on the design of affordable housing, legal agreements and carrying out local housing needs assessments, will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications going forward.”
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Housing Services Annual Report 2023-24
Our annual report covers the housing service’s performance from April 2023 to March 2024 – a year which saw the introduction of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. We are committed to ensuring we deliver against the requirements of this act, and the report highlights how we are performing in key areas including repairs, safety, our neighbourhoods and communities, and what we are doing to make improvements.
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Affordable and sustainable homes welcome tenants in Lowestoft
Six newly built properties are providing affordable rental accommodation for tenants following the redevelopment of unused offices in Lowestoft.
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Private Sector Housing Strategy
Read more about "Private Sector Housing Strategy"...The strategy documents on this page are now out of date and are currently under review.
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East Suffolk Council announces spending plans for 2024-25
East Suffolk Council will spend nearly £100million in 2024/25 delivering critical services for its communities, and projects to improve the district, as part of an ambitious four-year-plan.
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Welfare housing improvements
If your home becomes unsuitable for you or a member of your family because of disability, the council can help. We may offer alternative and more suitable housing if this is available, or arrange for necessary works to your home. This might include ramps for a wheelchair, special fittings or ground floor facilities, etc.
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New lease of life for former railway signalman’s cottage after sale by East Suffolk Council
A run-down railway crossing cottage has been granted a new lease of life thanks to a deal enabled by East Suffolk Council.
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Private sector housing
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Read more about "Private sector housing"...Enquiries in relation to housing standards, empty properties and renovation grants Email: ps.housing@eastsuffolk.gov.uk Phone: 0333 016 2000 Enquiries in relation to disabled adaptations and assistance Email: independent.living@eastsuffolk.gov.uk Phone: 0300 003 0231