Housing strategies, plans and policies

Local Housing Market Assessment

Provides us with an indication of the level of housing need in the county borough enabling us to strategically plan the provision and delivery of housing services.

Local Housing Strategy

Locally agreed vision for housing within the county borough devised to meet the needs and aspirations of its communities.

Private Sector Housing Renewal Strategy

Strategy assesses the condition of private sector homes in our borough and sets out our strategic aims for private sector housing.
Anti-social Behaviour Policy

Statement of policies and procedures for anti-social behaviour.

Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment

We would like to speak to speak with all Gypsies and Travellers in the county borough to find out whether your family requires a residential pitch or yard.

Rechargeable Repairs Policy

Repairs caused by deliberate damage or neglect are chargeable.
Housing Response Repairs Policy

This policy details the arrangements for the repairs and maintenance of properties owned by the council.

Common Allocation Policy

Explains who is and who is not eligible for social housing in the county borough and how we will make this assessment

Tenant Participation Strategy 2016-2019

Sets out how we aim to achieve this by providing a range of opportunities for tenants to actively engage with us, giving their views and helping us continually improve services.
Gwent homelessness strategy

The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 requires all Welsh local authorities to undertake a homelessness review and using the results, produce a four year homelessness strategy to be operational by 31 December 2018 (see Sections 50-2 of the Act).

Discretionary Housing Payments Policy

DHPs provide claimants of housing benefit with further financial assistance to help meet housing costs.

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Housing strategies, plans and policies

Local Housing Market Assessment

Local Housing Strategy

Private Sector Housing Renewal Strategy

Anti-social Behaviour Policy

Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment

Rechargeable Repairs Policy

Housing Response Repairs Policy

Common Allocation Policy

Tenant Participation Strategy 2016-2019

Gwent homelessness strategy

Discretionary Housing Payments Policy