Ipswich Borough Council

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Document Downloads: Housing

The following documents are available for download.

Documents in PDF format can be read using Adobe Reader. Where documents are available in other formats we will endeavour to provide a PDF version as well.

Available downloads

Anti-social behaviour log sheet

Log sheet for recording issues with neighbours and incidents of anti-social behaviour.

ASB Log sheet PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 200.26 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 30 secs)

Choice Based Lettings - FAQs

A selection of frequently asked questions that pertain to the Choice Based Lettings system

Choice Based Lettings - FAQs PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 145.41 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 22 secs)

Choice Based Lettings - Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms that explains the terminology that applies to Choice Based Lettings.

Choice Based Lettings - Glossary of Terms PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 39.55 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 6 secs)

Choice Based Lettings - Helpful Hints

Helpful hints that will assist in your use of the Choice Based Lettings system

Choice Based Lettings - Helpful Hints PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 24.83 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 4 secs)

Choice Based Lettings application process

This flowchart shows the stages involved in registering on the Greater Haven Gateway choice based lettings system.

Choice Based Lettings application process PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 252.09 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 37 secs)

Empty Homes Renovation Grant

This download details the criteria required and application process for an empty homes renovation grant as offered by Private Sector Housing.

Empty Homes renovation Grant PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 16.89 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 3 secs)

Energy Efficiency Report 2013

Energy efficiency ambition including how it will be deliverd, with whom and when.

Energy Efficiency Report 2013 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 89.29 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 14 secs)

First Time Buyer's Renovation Grant

This download details the criteria required and application process for a first time buyer's renovation grant as offered by Private Sector Housing.

First Time Buyer's Renovation Grant PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 17.7 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 3 secs)

Garage Application Form and Notice to Quit Garage

Application form and notice to quit for council garage lettings.

Garage Application Form PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 43.46 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 7 secs)

Notice to Quit Garage PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 45.52 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 7 secs)

Housing And Regeneration Act 2007

Housing Quality Network (HQN) notes on the Housing and Regeneration Act, 2007.

Housing And Regeneration Act 2007 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 336.77 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 50 secs)

Housing Needs Study 2005

Fordham Research were commissioned to carry out a Housing Study for Ipswich to assess the future requirements for both affordable and market housing.

Housing Needs Study 2005 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 3.95 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 9 mins 51 secs)

Housing Revenue Account Asset Management Strategy

This strategy informs the strategic medium and long-term approach to
maintaining, improving and developing the Council’s housing assets.

Housing Revenue Account Asset Management Strategy PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 111.87 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 17 secs)

Housing Revenue Account Asset Management Strategy - Appendices

This strategy informs the strategic medium and long-term approach to
maintaining, improving and developing the Council’s housing assets. These appendices are supporting information to the strategy.

Housing Revenue Account Asset Management Strategy - Appendices PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 125.1 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 19 secs)

Housing Statement 2010/11 - 2015/16

The Statement details our vision, priorities, key outcomes, how we will achieve them and the resources and partnerships that will help us do so. It will reviewed every six months and updated annually.

Housing Statement 2010/11 - 2015/16 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 886.01 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 11 secs)

Housing Strategy 2010/11 - 2015/16

This strategy sets out how Ipswich Borough Council will fulfil its strategic responsibility to help meet housing needs and achieve decent homes over the next five years.

Housing Strategy 2010/11 - 2015/16 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 1.3 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 15 secs)

How to complete your CBL application

A step by step guide on how to complete an application to join the Greater Haven Gateway choice based lettings system.

How to complete your CBL application PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 153.73 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 23 secs)

Ipswich Local Investment Plan

The purpose of Ipswich LIP is to guide investment by the Homes and Communities Agency, and other partners in housing and regeneration in the Ipswich area.

Ipswich Local Investment Plan PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 1.48 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 42 secs)

Ipswich Strategic Housing Market Assessment update 2012

A current view of the Ipswich housing market that focuses on changes in the active housing market, housing supply and need for affordable housing set against the backdrop of an economic recession.

Ipswich Strategic Housing Market Assessment update 2012 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 4.51 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 11 mins 17 secs)

Local Investment Plan update

Quarterly reviews of the Ipswich Local Investment Plan.

LIP update - April 2011 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 55.08 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 9 secs)

Local Standards: The Offer

The Local Standard is the agreement between Ipswich Borough Council as a landlord and its tenants. It sets out how services should be tailored and what the council will provide.

Local Standards: The Offer PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 1.02 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 35 secs)

Notice to Quit (end your tenancy) forms

Please select from the forms below which must be completed and returned if you wish to end your tenancy in your Council property.

Notice to Quit form PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 27.6 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 5 secs)

Notice to Quit form - Executor PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 61.92 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 10 secs)

Notice to Quit form - Power of Attorney (POA) PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 79.9 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 12 secs)

Orwell Empty Property Grant

Details of Orwell Housing empty property and lease scheme

Orwell Empty Property Grant PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 70.73 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 11 secs)

Renovation Grant

This download details the criteria required and application process for a renovation grant as offered by Private Sector Housing.

Renovation Grant PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 15.8 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 3 secs)

Rent calendar 2013/2014

Council housing rent calendar 2013/2014 telling when payments are due and when the 'rent free' weeks are.

Rent calendar 2013/2014 PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 284.84 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 42 secs)

Tenant Scrutiny Panel Report

The first report from the Tenant Scrutiny Panel looking at the council's program for refurbishing kitchens and bathrooms in council houses.

Kitchens and bathrooms report PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 560.09 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 23 secs)

Kitchens and bathrooms report appendices PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 3.39 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 8 mins 29 secs)

Council response to report PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 266.43 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 39 secs)

Useful links to other housing agencies

A selection of links to other agencies that give advice on housing matters.

Useful links to other housing agencies PDF (PDF)

  • Size: 8.52 KB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 2 secs)

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