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Applying for housing
The Council manages around 12,200 homes. People wanting to be housed must apply to the council and put their names on the waiting list, or the Housing Register.
Please view the new Housing Allocations Policy (agreed December 2012).
View our pages on what the changes may mean to you
View our housing options booklet
Who can apply for housing?
Are you eligible to join the housing register?
If your bid is successful
What happens if and when you successfully bid for a property.
Reviews and appeals
Reviewing your register eligibility, your allocation band and the removal of your name from the Register.
Changes in circumstances
If your circumstances change, we advise you to notify us straight away if you are waiting to be rehoused.
Housing surgeries
Our housing choice team in the community to discuss your housing application.
Other Options
We can offer a range of options if you are interested in mutual exchanges, low cost home ownership, transfers to another home or downsizing your home
How satisfied are you?
Please complete our online questionnaire to rate our allocations service. We will use your feedback to improve the customer experience wherever we can.
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