Sometimes, neighbouring gardens and land can be left to deteriorate. It can become unsightly or attract other environmental crimes, such as fly-tipping. The council has powers to investigate such incidents to ensure that residents respect their neighbours and their environment.
Read more about "Untidy gardens"...The Tenant's Handbook is a guide to the housing services delivered to our tenants. Every new tenant is given one of these handbooks. It describes tenants' rights and responsibilities and our responsibilities as a landlord. It also contains information about tenancy agreements.
Read more about "Tenant's Handbook and Repairs Charter"...East Suffolk Council is proudly supporting Heritage Open Days, the UK’s largest free festival of history and culture, taking place this year from 12 to 21 September.
Read more about "Supporting Heritage Open Days in East Suffolk"...A ‘living wall’ measuring the length of a football pitch has been unveiled in the grounds of a Felixstowe school.
Read more about "Community Partnership funds ‘living wall’ for primary school "...An Air Quality Management Area in Woodbridge has been revoked, following significant improvements in air quality at the junction of Lime Kiln Quay Road, Thoroughfare and St John’s Street.
Read more about "Significant improvements in air quality at Woodbridge junction "...There will be some changes to our services from Monday 19 September, the day of the state funeral for Her Majesty The Queen.
Read more about "Bank Holiday service changes "...If a letting agent doesn't resolve a complaint, private renters can complain to an independent letting agent redress scheme.
Read more about "Complaints against landlords"...The council are committed to safeguarding public funds and have a zero tolerance of fraud and corruption. We take responsible steps to ensure controls are in operation to prevent, detect and prosecute fraudulent activity.
Read more about "Corporate fraud"...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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