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Housing

We are working to improve the quality and access to and increase the quantity of decent housing across North Somerset.

The latest independent Audit Commission report into our housing service judged it to be "good" saying it "exhibits many strengths" and is delivered by "skilled, committed and well-motivated" staff.

For further information please visit our Housing inspection and report page or download the Commission's Strategic Housing Service - North Somerset Council report.

We work with private landlords and housing associations to increase the amount and improve the management and standards of affordable housing.

We co-ordinate or work with them and our other partners through local and regional partnerships and the strategies and plans we use to help provide decent and safe housing.

As part of our services we offer advice and guidance for the homeless and those in fear of losing their homes.

Under certain circumstances, we can help find homes and for those unable to afford one we can help with housing benefit.

We can help find supported housing for those in need and help certain people continue to live independently and remain in their homes by providing the adaptations, improvements and repairs their properties need.

We have a range of sheltered homes for sale for older people who would like support in order to continue living on their own.

We also provide home energy efficiency advice to help reduce fuel bills and make homes more comfortable.