Housing Allocation Policy Undergoes Updates
In a bid to modernize the housing allocation process and enhance the efficiency of social housing distribution, the Council adopted a series of amendments to the Housing Allocation Policy and … Read More
Category: Housing
Improving housing improvements for the vulnerable
10th October Epsom and Ewell Council’s Community and Wellbeing Committee agreed a Revised Private Sector Housing Grants Assistance Policy to Expand Support for Vulnerable Residents. The item was introduced by … Read More
Land, plan and a scam mess for Tandridge
A land scam, £3.5million spent and residents being “ignored” have come to a head as a district council finally looks set to call an end to its 6,000-home local plan. … Read More
Gove flexing his muscle on a Local Plan?
A last-minute intervention from Michael Gove continued the uncertainty around the Surrey Borough Council of Spelthorne’s plan for 9,000 new homes. The Surrey Heath MP ordered the council not to pause … Read More
Spelthorne’s neediest lose out on housing
“Those who need it most” will be the people who suffer most from a council’s plans to abandon its home building projects, according to one councillor. Spelthorne is a Surrey … Read More
Hosts of Ukrainian refugees appreciated
On the Independence Day of Ukraine – 24th August, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council offered a huge thank you to more than 60 hosts who have welcomed Ukrainian people into … Read More
Greener solution for white goods?
When a housing association tenancy comes to an end what happens to the fridges, washing machines and carpets? Invariably, they are removed before the new tenants move in. Is this … Read More
Little plots of Council land for housing?
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee decided Thursday 13th July to submit two Council owned sites for housing. The Draft Local Plan sets out the framework for … Read More
Housing rights enhanced by neighbours from hell?
The experiences of Epsom and Ewell’s nearby Surrey Borough Councils help to enhance public understanding of the rights and responsibilities of local residents and our Council. This report of Chris … Read More
Epsom and Ewell tenants paying for energy inefficient homes?
55% of inspected rented homes in Epsom and Ewell are below Grade C in Energy Performance ratings. Landlords are required to obtain Energy Performance Certificates for their rentals. To obtain … Read More