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Questions and answers
Published on 9 October 2024The Broadway refurbishment project
This page was updated on 1 November 2024.
1. Who is the main contractor for refurbishment work at Debden Broadway?
Mulalley and Co was accepted as the main contractor by Epping Forest District Council at cabinet on 2 September 2024. (more…)
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Housing
Published on 13 November 2018(more…)
out about council housing, private housing, homelessness, housing for older people, leaseholders and landlords.
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Homelessness Reduction Act
Published on 20 November 2019Homelessness Reduction Act
In April 2018 the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) came into effect and changed the way we deal with any eligible person who is at risk of homelessness. (more…)
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Garden maintenance scheme for older people
Published on 20 November 2019Downsizing and re-housing support
Residential homes for older people
Garden maintenance scheme for older people
Garden maintenance scheme for older people
The garden maintenance scheme operated by Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF) helps those who cannot cope with their gardens and have nobody to help.
Tenants will only be considered for the scheme (more…)
- If there is no one physically able under the age of 70,
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Home improvements
Published on 20 November 2019Downsizing and re-housing support
Residential homes for older people
Home Improvements
Garden maintenance scheme for older people
Home improvements
The Private Sector Grants Services helps vulnerable residents who are elderly or disabled to:
- Adapt
- Repair
- Improve
- Maintain their homes
The team can also help with home improvements to:
- Prevent hospital admission
- Support discharge from hospital
Applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)
You may be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to help with the cost of making adaptations to your home. (more…)
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Residential homes for older people
Published on 20 November 2019Downsizing and re-housing support
Residential homes for older people
Garden maintenance scheme for older people
Residential homes for older people
Residential homes for older people provide personal care and a higher level of support than that needed by sheltered housing tenants.
A wide range of services are available to meet individual needs and circumstances to support people to live independently. (more…)
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Downsizing and re-housing support
Published on 20 November 2019Downsizing and re-housing support
Residential homes for older people
Garden maintenance scheme for older people
Downsizing and re-housing support
If you are a Council tenant and living in a property with more rooms than you need, we can help you downsize to a smaller more suitable home. (more…)
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Apply for Independent Living
Published on 9 August 2019Apply for Independent Living
Downsizing and re-housing support
Residential homes for older people
Garden maintenance scheme for older people
Apply for Independent Living
Independent Living is accommodation for people who are over the age of 60. It is suitable for those who are capable of living on their own but feel more secure with the support of an Independent Living Officer and emergency alarm system. (more…)
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Register of licensed HMOs
Published on 5 April 2019Register of Licensed HMOs
Register of licensed HMOs
Under the Housing Act 2004 we have a duty to maintain a public register of all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licences.
Our public licensed HMO register is an interactive map of all properties in the Epping Forest district with a HMO licence. (more…)
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House of multiple occupation application process
Published on 1 February 2019HMO application process
House of multiple occupation application process
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a property occupied by 3 or more people (including children) who form more than 1 family and share either a kitchen or a bathroom. A family includes co-habiting partners. (more…)