What our work covers

• Inspection of private homes to ensure their compliance with statutory minimum standards and give advice on any necessary works.
• Investigate complaints about housing conditions and safety in privately rented accommodation.
• Provide grants to help in the adaptation of dwellings for people with disabilities .
• Work to secure the re-use of empty domestic dwellings .
• Investigate and report on housing conditions for people applying to immigrate to the UK, where their destination will be within this district (there is a charge for this service).

Date Published: 28/03/08