If you have a comment or complaint about the service, please contact us either by phone on 0300 456 0104, by contact form (click to open) or by letter to Housing Solutions, Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN.
How do I contact Wiltshire Council?
Telephone: 0300 456 0100 (lines open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday).
How do I get on the Wiltshire Council housing list?
If you are interested in becoming a council tenant, you will need to make an application for housing through our new choice-based lettings system, Homes4Wiltshire. If you would like to apply for a garage, you can complete the garage application form.
What is the homes for Wiltshire scheme?
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The council has a Choice Based Lettings scheme, brand name Homes4Wiltshire, for people seeking accommodation because their present homes are unsuitable. Choice Based Lettings (CBL) schemes operate by means of ‘bids’ or expressions of interest in advertised homes from people in housing need.
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How much is council house rent in Wiltshire?
At the last Wiltshire Council cabinet meeting, council bosses rubberstamped proposals to increase rent on council housing. Under the changes, those living in a two-bedroom property would see an average increase from £86.88 to £89.25, while those in a three-bedroom home would see their rent rise from £94.53 to £97.08.
Where is the best place to live in Wiltshire?
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- Malmesbury. Malmesbury is dubbed a “charming market town” with heaps of history after being the country’s oldest borough.
- Sherston.
- Devizes.
- Marlborough.
- Bradford-on-Avon.
- Salisbury.
- Tisbury.
- Warminster.
What is priority in housing?
The council must give you some priority on the housing register if you are legally homeless. This includes when you’re at risk of domestic abuse or violence in your home. It applies to homeless families as well as single people or couples without children.
How do you bid on homes4wiltshire?
Applicants ought only to bid for properties they are interested in.
This can be done via:
- Website – www.homes4wiltshire.co.uk.
- Visiting your local Wiltshire Council office.
- Visiting your local library.
- Nominating someone to bid on your behalf e.g. family, friends or support worker etc.
What does F band mean housing?
F – No housing need:
Only a small percentage of homes will be let to Band F. people who have no social housing need and are looking for an aspirational move.
Who qualifies for almshouses?
Almshouses are run by independent local charities. They provide self-contained, low-cost housing, mostly to older people who have a low income. They often cater for particular categories of people, for example if you’ve worked for a certain trade or you’ve been living in the area for a number of years.
How long are house searches taking in Wiltshire?
The expedited search service aims to return completed searches within 48 hours from receipt of the request.
What does Band C mean in housing?
Band C is for everyone else who has housing that meets the council’s standards and whose need for rehousing is not so urgent. This includes less serious medical issues, people agreed as homeless and most overcrowding cases. Approximately 53% of applicants are in this band.
Is Chippenham Wiltshire a nice place to live?
Perfect For Commuters. If you want to move out of London but still have to travel in regularly, Chippenham is perfect. It’s far enough away to feel like a radical change in lifestyle, whilst being only just over an hour on the train. The town itself is fine, but it’s the countryside all around that makes it special.
What are the two twin towns of Chippenham?
Chippenham is twinned with Friedberg, Germany and La Fleche, France.
Is Chippenham a town or county?
Chippenham is a market town in northwest Wiltshire, England. It lies 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Bath, 86 miles (138 km) west of London, and is near the Cotswolds Area of Natural Beauty.
How does the council calculate your rent?
Council Housing rents are based on a system called ‘differential rents’. This means that the amount of rent you pay depends on the amount of your total household income. If your income increases so does your rent, and if your income decreases, the weekly rent decreases accordingly.
What’s band 2 in housing?
Band 2 is for priority housing needs and is for those residents who have provided evidence of making a community contribution. 49% of new successful applicants for social housing are placed in Band 2.
What is the average council house rent in the UK?
The impact of this change as of 13 December 2021 will be an increase to the current average calculated 52-week net social housing rent, from £70.87 per week to £73.44 per week – an average increase of £2.57 per week, and an increase on affordable rent from £112.85 per week to £116.91 an average increase of £4.06 per
What is the safest town in Wiltshire?
Chippenham
“There are safer parts of Wiltshire, starting with Chippenham which ranks as the safest area in Wiltshire, followed up by Swindon in second place.”
Where is the cheapest place to live in Wiltshire?
Cheapest postcode areas in Wiltshire
- BA14 – Trowbridge – £348,500.
- SP4 – Amesbury – £364,900.
- SP1 – Salisbury – £370,100.
- SN12 – Melksham – £389,600.
- SN4 – Swindon – £391,500.
- SN11 – Calne – £395,200.
- SN13 – Corsham – £423,700.
- SN10 – Devizes – £447,500.