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Suffolk councils join forces to urge government to save council homes
Four Suffolk councils have joined forces with more than 100 others in England to call for the new government to save council homes.
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New homes acquired for affordable rent and shared ownership
House hunters will soon have the chance to secure one of 15 new affordable homes recently agreed for purchase by East Suffolk Council under a planning agreement.
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Completed projects
Read more about "Completed projects"...Milton Road East, Lowestoft: New Build of 6 units 
The homes were constructed by Needhams ltd on behalf of East Suffolk Council. The build was completed August 2024.
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Plans for Former Deben High School Site, Felixstowe
Former Deben High School site planning submission East Suffolk Council recently exchanged contracts to take ownership of the former Deben High School site in Felixstowe from Suffolk County Council. We are excited by this significant opportunity as it will enable us to deliver two important leisure developments as well as much needed housing for the town.
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Former council offices back on the market
East Suffolk Council is ready to restart the process of marketing its previous office site to provide much-needed housing to a popular area.
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Sizewell C Housing Grants
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Disrepair and unsafe properties
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.
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Renovation grants for owner-occupiers
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.
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Owner occupied housing
What if I need disabled adaptations to help me remain in my own home?
A Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is a means-tested grant offered by the council to help towards the cost of adapting your home so that you can continue to live there.
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Housing improvement programme making progress
East Suffolk Council is making progress with a detailed improvement programme following the authority’s decision earlier this year to report itself to the Regulator for Social Housing.
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The Council’s review, which encompasses information dating back to East Suffolk’s predecessor authority Waveney District Council, is considering how we set our rental charges, to ensure we meet the requirements set out in the nationally recognised ‘Rent Standard’.
The Council previously explained that some tenants who moved in after 2014 may have been incorrectly charged a higher rent. An independent, external audit of every rent account is now underway, and this will identify which tenants have been affected and calculate any overpayments that should be credited back to the rent account.
The review is also looking at all aspects of Health and Safety related to our properties, including Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos Management, Water Safety, Gas and Electrical Safety as well as the management and maintenance of equipment including Lifts and Stairlifts.
Following the Council’s decision to report itself, the Regulator has considered the information provided to them by East Suffolk and has now shared its findings. As anticipated, they confirm breaches of Housing Regulations, and their findings have been published in the form of a Regulatory Notice.
Cllr Steve Gallant, Leader of East Suffolk Council, said: