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Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
How to apply for a housing association home, types of tenancy agreement and the Right to Acquire
Guidance on householder permitted development rights, which allow improvement and extension of homes without the need to make a planning application.
If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, contact the children’s social care team at their local council.
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law today.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A model tenancy agreement for use in the private rented sector where a shorthold tenancy is being entered into, and accompanying guidance.
Building regulation in England setting standards for the energy performance of new and existing buildings.
Get help and advice from your local council if you're homeless or about to lose your home.
Use this form to register to vote by post. You'll need to print, fill out and send the form to your local Electoral Registration Office.
Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
Apply for a needs assessment by social services through your local council - support, home care help, disability equipment, day centres, care homes
Apply for financial help to make your home suitable for a disabled person
Tenant's guide to deposit protection schemes - your deposit, information landlords must provide, disputes and advice.
Your council must help if you’re legally homeless or will become homeless within 8 weeks. Help may include advice, emergency housing or longer-term housing.
Your council has information on parking permit schemes in your area
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Check if you can get a reduction in your business rates bill with business rates relief and find out how to apply.
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