In February 2007 South Gloucestershire Council transferred its housing stock to Merlin Housing Society following a large scale voluntary transfer (LSVT).
Although the Council no longer has any housing, we have still have several important housing functions.
We provide a wide range of services to tenants, leaseholders, homeowners, landlords and people who are looking for a home in South Gloucestershire. We also advise and support people to get a home that suits their needs - whether they're renting from private landlords, owning or part-owning.
We
- Offer support, advice and information on housing issues
- Provide specialist support to homeless people
- Help people applying for affordable housing
- Work with our housing association partners to develop new affordable homes
- Work with landlords and owners to improve existing private housing
- Administer home improvement grants as well as loans and disability grants
We also aim to work in partnership with other agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour, nuisance and to reduce racial harassment and domestic violence. If you need help with any of the above please telephone 01454 868005.
The following teams provide housing related services:
- HomeChoice Team
- Private Sector Housing Team
- Enabling Team
- Supporting People Team
A general guide to the housing services teams can be found in the 'read more' section on this page.
Whats On...Bristol HomeBuy Roadshow
Do you Dream of owning your own home? Then Government help is at hand
HomeBuy is a government initiative to help those with a household income of under £60,000
Come along to our Bristol HomeBuy Roadshow to find out about the help you can receive to buy your first home.
Date: Thursday 4th March 2010
Time: 12pm - 7pm
Venue: Bristol City Council, College Green, BS1 5TR
Tel: 0300 100 0021
www.southwesthomes.org.uk