Content tagged with: housing
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Doncaster Supported Housing Improvement Programme
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/doncaster-supported-housing-improvement-programmeThe Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP) is an England wide £20 million funding programme available from 2022-2025. The City of Doncaster Council was successful with its bid for funding and began operation of SHIP in mid-2023. SHIP focuses on three main areas of Supported Housing; Housing Benefits, Housing Standards and Support Review. The project aims to ensure supported housing provides safe and appropriate accommodation, delivers positive outcomes and provides value for money for the taxpayer.
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Planning Policy Background Documents - Housing, Employment and Retail
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/planning-policy-background-documents-housing-employment-and-retailThere are a number of background studies and evidence base documents that have informed the Local Plan. Many of these are still relevant so are available to view and download below.
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Specialist and Supported Housing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/specialist-and-supported-housingDoncaster wants to ensure its residents live in homes that support good health and wellbeing. Providing the right homes and support is vital in enabling vulnerable people to live independently in the community; ensuring they have choice and control of where and how they live.
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Discretionary Housing Payments
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/discretionary-housing-paymentsDiscretionary Housing Payments (DHP) provide extra help if you are already getting Housing Benefit or Universal Credit (including housing costs for rent) but you still need further help with your rental costs.
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Our Housing Plans
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/our-housing-plansDetails of our Housing Strategies
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Harassment & Illegal Eviction
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/ending-a-tenancy-harassment-and-illegal-eviction-and-antisocial-behaviourTenants are protected from illegal eviction and harassment by the Protection from Eviction Act (1977). It's vitally important that you feel safe and secure in your home and you should not tolerate threats or harassment from your landlord. There are clear legal processes to follow if your landlord wishes to end your tenancy. If they fail to follow these steps they may be acting illegally and the Housing Enforcement team can intervene.
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Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Register
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/self-build-registerThe Council has set up a register for people who are interested in a self-build or custom-build home in the Doncaster area.
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About Public Health
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/health-wellbeing/about-public-healthThe council is responsible for a number of public health functions:
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Damp, mould & condensation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/damp-mould-condensationComplaints about damp and mouldy properties are common especially during the winter months when condensation is more likely to occur. Disputes between landlords and tenants concerning who should take action to remedy a damp and/ or condensation problem are also not unusual owing to the complex range of factors that can lead to the problem occurring. This page will provide you with helpful information about what can be done to alleviate damp and mould problems and what we can do to assist.
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Caravan/park home sites, camping sites and houseboats
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/caravan-park-home-sites-camping-sites-and-houseboatsInformation for people who live in, or who are considering living in, a caravan, houseboat or on a camp site.