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Fly-tipping
We treat the problem of fly-tipping very seriously and where possible will seek to prosecute anyone caught illegally dumping waste. To help us to respond to incidents of flytipping promptly and effectively, please do not hesitate to report an incident to us. If we don't know about it, we can't deal with it.
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Householder's duty of care
Beware of rogue waste collectors - remember your duty of care
As a householder, you have a legal obligation (duty of care) to take all reasonable measures to ensure that your waste is disposed of properly.
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Clinical waste
Clinical waste is waste that consists wholly or partly of:
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Comments welcome on proposed revocation of Air Quality Management Area in Stratford St. Andrew
Residents are invited to give their views on the proposed removal of an Air Quality Management Area located in Stratford St. Andrew, which is no longer required due to significant improvements in air quality.
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Proposed alterations to Conservation Areas in Southwold
East Suffolk Council is inviting people to have their say on a series of proposed changes to Conservation Areas in Southwold.
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Bulky waste
Read more about "Bulky waste"...Due to exceptional demand, it is currently taking longer than 5 days for bulky waste to be collected. We are sorry for the delay and aim to resume normal services as soon as possible.
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Warm Homes Healthy People
Warm Homes Healthy People Suffolk wants to help the people of Suffolk live in homes that cost less to heat, so they can reduce their energy usage and enjoy lower bills.
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Energy efficiency help and advice
- ECO Flexible Eligibility Scheme - The Suffolk councils work in partnership to help people get the best advice and help with energy efficiency. We have recently published a joint plan to help those who struggle to pay their energy bills. If you meet the relevant conditions, we can put you forward to receive free or discounted energy efficiency measures including loft insulation and cavity wall insulation and in some cases heating.
- Benefits - If you are concerned about the cost of heating your home you may be eligible for various benefits and schemes.
- British Gas Energy Trust - Find details of trusts and funds to help with energy and water bills
- Charis Grants - Help people who are struggling to pay their energy charges and other household bills and costs
- Community Action Suffolk Community Buying Ltd - Countywide oil-buying syndicate which enables members to buy heating oil at reduced prices
- Energy Saving Trust - Impartial advice on how to reduce carbon emissions, use water more sustainably and save money on energy bills
- Keep warm, keep well - government information leaflet for people over 60, low-income families and people living with a disability. It includes advice on getting prepared for the cold weather and financial help to heat your home
- Lofty Heights - A loft emptying service for elderly and disabled people to allow them to take advantage of the free insulation schemes on offer
- Winter Wrapped Up - Tips from Age UK on how to keep warm and well
You can also contact your energy supplier. They offer a range of services to older or vulnerable customers and people on low incomes, including switching to a cheaper energy tariff and free or subsidised energy efficiency measures.
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Eligibility and allocation
Eligible households are residents who are unable to meet their housing need via the private rental or ownership markets. Residents in housing need can apply to the council’s housing register called Gateway to Homechoice. Applicants are assessed against the Housing Allocations Policy which will decide the level of need applicants have. Those in highest need will be given priority for housing.
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Affordable housing
Types of affordable housing
Affordable housing are homes delivered to meet the housing needs of local residents who are unable to meet the cost of private rental or home ownership via the open market. A mix of flats, maisonettes, houses and bungalows are provided for rent, either as social rent (50% open market rents) or affordable rents (80% open market rents). In addition, low cost home ownership models include shared ownership, shared equity and discount open market homes.
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