Home improvements
To make your council property more of a home, you might want to make changes or do some DIY.
We are happy for you to make minor changes without our permission like decorating, changing carpets or putting up shelves. For anything else, you'll need to let us know what you want to do and receive written permission before you begin, otherwise you will be liable for the costs of reinstatement.
Alterations
If you would like to make an alteration to your home, you must get permission from the Council BEFORE you do the work.
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To apply for permission to carry out your own alterations, please complete our tenants alterations online form giving full details of what you propose to do.
Permission will usually be given, provided the request is reasonable, and the work will be completed to a good standard.
If the works are considered as intrusive, we may need an asbestos survey to be carried out first, or we can share with you a survey we already have.
Equipment and adaptations
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If you want to make an alteration to help someone who is disabled you may be eligible for equipment and adaptations from the Council.
The Council does have housing adapted for people with disabilities and when these become available, priority is given to people who need those adaptations. To be considered for an adapted property you will require an occupational therapy assessment.