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The Council has a number of teams working to improve the quantity, quality and access to housing and support in the City.
The Housing Service
The Council's Housing Service administers the Countywide Choice based Letting scheme, Gloucestershire Homeseekeer and offers a comprehensive service to homeless families, and vulnerable homeless households in the city as well as information on a range of housing initiatives. Click here to view our Service Standards| .
Many people, at some time in their life, experience housing problems. We are here to provide advice and help to Gloucester residents.
The Council's Housing Strategy and Enabling Service| works to develop effective strategies and policies| to meet the Housing and Housing Support Needs of the Citizens of Gloucester. The Planning and Housing Strategies and Policies have a robust evidence base| . The team works with Developers and Registered Providers such as Housing Associations to develop a variety of schemes to meet the numerous and different housing needs in the city.
Affordable or Social housing in Gloucester is supplied through a range of providers, with a wide range of accommodation suitable for families, those without children and people with special needs.
The Council is the landlord of over 4600 homes within the city. Council housing is managed by Gloucester City Homes| , an arms length management organisation. It manages, maintains and improves Gloucester Council’s housing and estates. You can view its website by clicking the link below.
Registered Providers (RPs), once known as Housing associations also provide social housing in Gloucester.
The Business Planning and Performance Service is responsible for monitoring and administrating the agreement with Gloucester City Homes
Mary Hopper Helen Chard
Housing Services Manager Housing Strategy and Enabling Service Manager
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