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The UK Government launched a consultation on devolution to Greater Essex in February. The consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. Brentwood …

Paying your rent Payments must be arranged so that your account is never in arrears. When paying your rent, you must use your ten digit tenancy number as a reference. New tenants will need to allow seven days for a reference number to be generated. New or …

Food Safety Officers are concerned that food in the Brentwood Borough is safe and fit to eat. As part of the process of ensuring this, a proactive programme of unannounced visits to food premises is carried out.  This includes manufacturers, shops, cafes, …

Business opportunities Located in the heart of Essex, Brentwood is an attractive location for business, combining a high quality environment with close proximity to London and a well qualified workforce. Brentwood has a diverse economy providing almost …

There are things you can do to help maintain your home and keep it safe. Read each section below to find out what you can do in your home. Drainage You shouldn't flush the following items down your toilet, or you could be recharged: Wet wipes Nappies …

The council makes plans in advance to maintain our housing stock and keep it in a good condition, to make sure your homes are safe and comply with legal standards. What are planned works? Planned Works are large repair, or improvement works that the …

As a Council tenant, you have rights as part of your tenancy agreement. If you’re a secure tenant, one of them is to carry out improvements and alterations to your home, with permission. We can refuse permission if we consider the works to be dangerous, …

Find advice on how to manage and reduce damp, mould and condensation in your home. Mould and condensatio n In most cases, mould is caused by condensation mostly in the winter months especially when the humidity of the indoor air goes above 60%, the …

Housing Services provide funding each year for aids and adaptations to Council owned properties to enable occupiers to remain in their home, for as long as it’s safe and reasonable to do so. This funding is directly from the Housing Revenue Account as …

If you have a gas boiler, make sure you register with the utility provider for gas and electric before you request Axis to commission your boiler. Properties have a minimal lettable standard that we work to which is inspected by all parties before being …