ForHousing and your local council: Our roles and responsibilities

To provide you with a safe and well-maintained home

Waste – bin collection days and lost / broken bin replacements

To make sure you are safe in your home, we provide you with regular safety checks. To keep up to update gas and electric compliance, visit the keeping you safe section on our website

Street cleansing – reporting of unkempt roads, pavements, and fly tipping on land not owned by ForHousing

To make sure you have an efficient and accessible repairs service when something needs fixing in your home

Road maintenance and conditions such as potholes

To work with you to investigate and resolve noise complaints and anti-social behaviour

Grass cutting – in parks, pavements and land not owned by ForHousing

To give you information and support on your right to buy / acquire your property

Graffiti – on public buildings, monuments, benches and bins and on property not owned by ForHousing

To provide you with advice and support about making improvements to and/or any adaptations for your home

Your council is responsible for the installation and maintenance of street lights on the roads and areas they are responsible for

To provide you with advice and guidance about a mutual exchange of your home should you wish to relocate

Parking issues on adopted roads and other highway areas maintained by the Council