Local government in Cheshire is changing from April 1 when Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Council will cease to exist.
Click on the links below to find out more.
How to Apply for Council Accommodation
Tenants are selected on the basis of need and people actively seeking accommodation are placed on the council's "Home Seekers List". For more details about how to obtain council accommodation please call 0151 356 6522, alternatively you may download and print out an application form below or request a form to be posted out to you.
In order to confirm that you are eligible for inclusion on the Home Seekers list please provide proof of your National Insurance number. This can be found on wage slips, pension books, benefit forms, medical cards, etc.
If you feel your current home does not meet your health needs. Please complete a Health Assessment form which can be downloaded below.
If you have financial circumstances which you feel the Council should consider in your application. Please download and complete the Financial Assessment form.
To assist in completing the form and for further information the following leaflets are available:
The Council's housing allocations policy may be viewed below.
Here are a few benefits of renting from the Council:
| You can have a tenancy for as long as you want (providing you don't break any of our tenancy conditions). | |
| You don't have to pay a deposit. | |
| You don't have to pay a registration fee to become included on the Housing Register. | |
| We don't need any references. | |
| Our rents are lower than the private sector. | |
| We maintain our properties to a high standard and provide an out of hours emergency repair service. | |
| You can transfer to other council property should your circumstances change. | |
| We have experienced teams of officers to deal with any housing issues. | |
| We own a range of property throughout the borough to accommodate all types of households. | |
| You may have the opportunity to buy your home in the future. |
Around 1,000 of our bungalows and flats are specifically set aside for those over 60 years and disabled people under 60 years who wish to live independently whilst having the reassurance of knowing someone is close at hand to offer support.
Sheltered properties are fitted with an emergency alarm communication system. It is linked to a call centre that can be contacted 24 hours a day , every day of the year . To receive this service a land line telephone is required.
When you move in to sheltered housing you will receive a visit from one our wardens. The warden will offer to complete a support plan with you if you wish. The support plan is is a confidential document. It assesses the level of support you need from us and the number of visits required each week (Monday to Friday). The support plan can also identify possible additional support needs and the wardens can assist in arranging these services to help maintain your independence.
If you are interested and would like more information about our sheltered properties please contact our Allocations Team on 0151 356 6524/6525 or contact us using our Housing Enquiry Form
Private residents and tenants in non sheltered accommodation may also benefit from having an alarm linked to the council's call centre. This equipment is currently supplied free of charge if clients are referred by Cheshire County Council Social Services. For more information contact Social Services on 0151 357 4500.
The council owns and manages nearly 2,000 garages, which are located across the borough. You can view maps showing the locations at the following Housing Offices:
Please note that garages are only to be used for the garaging of motor vehicles and not for storage purposes.
If you wish to rent a Council garage call the Westminster Neighbourhood Housing Office on 0151 356 6945 or 0151 356 6946 for an application form. Please note there may be a waiting list for some sites. Garage rents vary from site to site, details are available on request.
The Council also has a number of plot sites. These plots are available for rent, where you can either build your own garage or purchase one from the previous tenant. You apply for plots in the same way as for garages.
If you rent a plot site, it is your responsibility to maintain the garage on the plot. You must either sell the structure or remove it from the site, when the plot rental agreement ends. The Westminster Neighbourhood Housing Office keeps a list of people interested in taking over garages.
