Services

Local authorities may support someone to move in with an existing tenant in a local authority property.

Local authorities may commission artists to create sculptures, paintings or murals which focus on the historical and cultural context of the area where they are displayed.

Local authorities charge rent based on the income of a tenant. The rent amount may be reviewed during tenancy.

Local authority tenants must pay weekly rent to the local authority for their property.

Local authorities may provide financial support to property owners to repair vacant properties. The property is repaired and leased to the local authority at a reduced cost.

Local authorities may provide social housing to you if you qualify and cannot afford to rent or buy your own home.

Local authorities may sell a social house to the tenant living in the house.

Local authorities may support travellers living in social housing, group housing schemes or halting sites.

You can notify a local authority about issues with vacant private homes and vacant local authority homes.
You can apply for a Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may run events and activities in theatre, music and film to encourage children and young people to take part in the arts.