Category: Resident
Help if you are struggling to pay
We know this is a difficult time for many of our residents and that that the COVID pandemic had a significant impact on their ability to pay, including the most vulnerable members of our society. If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax then you should ensure you claim all of the benefits that…
Prepare for flooding
Flooding can happen anywhere, are…
Housing Conditions – Complaints
Due to the Covid-19 emergency and in line with Government guidance, the private sector housing service is working to a revised Enforcement Policy that can be accessed here. Only in cases of emergency will inspection visits be carried out, as described in the policy. The arrangements for renewing HMO licences are also amended to…
The planning committee
The larger planning applications, and those which are locally contentious, are often determined by the Planning Committee. This meets roughly once every 4 weeks and has 12 members from across the borough. Its meetings begin at 10am on a Wednesday and are held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. The meeting dates and…
BBQ PSPO FAQ’s
What does the barbecue ban mean?
It requires a person to not light or cook on any barbecue in the area where the order applies. It also requires a person to not bring any barbecue into an area where the order applies with the intention of lighting it or cooking on it there, knowing that doing…Community Infrastructure Levy
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tool for local authorities in England and Wales to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of the area. The CIL is a charge that developers must pay in relation to certain types of new development.
The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 includes provisions to replace the “Community Infrastructure…