World-renowned artist Banksy creates a splash wherever he leaves his mark, and his ‘Spraycation’ to the Norfolk-Suffolk coastline has been no different.
Read more about "Legacy for the future from Banksy’s East Coast Spraycation"...The Sutton Heath site is enjoyed by families, horse riders, dog walkers, birdwatchers and conservationists. Maintaining the site to Natural England’s designated specification helps keep the heathland site recognised as an internationally important Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The site management plan is the tool that helps us understand the sites qualities and formally record the sites management objectives.
Read more about "Sites of special scientific interest"...Grants are available for essential works including repairs and works to make houses safe. The maximum grant is £15,000 and the minimum £1000. Where a property is eligible, the aim will be to take the opportunity of carrying out works, to improve the energy efficiency of the property, as is reasonably practicable.
Read more about "Renovation grants for owner-occupiers"...The Council has powers under the Housing Act 2004 to deal with disrepair issues in privately rented properties where landlords have failed to act. Where an inspection is required, an assessment using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is carried out.
Read more about "Disrepair and unsafe properties"...HMO licence application form |
HMO licence renewal application form |
The law relating to shared houses or houses in multiple occupation has changed. From 1 October 2018, landlords of most Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) that house five or more people and not a single household need an HMO licence. A landlord who failed to apply for a licence by that date will be committing a criminal offence.
Read more about "Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)"...Our regulations state that it will be the responsibility of the manager of the HMO to ensure that the following are maintained in good repair, clean condition and good order (including, where appropriate, proper working order):
Read more about "Health and safety inspections"...From 1 October 2008, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required whenever a building in the social or private rented sector is let to a new tenant, or a privately owned property is sold.
Read more about "Energy Performance Certificates"...Page 61 of 219