Home at last
If you have found the home you want there are lots of things you need to do. This page offers you links to local utility suppliers, DIY stores and more information to help you settle in to your new home.
Finding or changing your home
Moving home is a big event in your life. You may be moving away from your family for the first time or just moving to a new home, whatever the reason there is a lot to think about.
Keeping you safe in your home
Everyone wants to be safe at home. This page gives you information about how you can keep your home safe.
Buy with Confidence
This is a business partnership managed by the council's Trading Standards Service. The partnership is accredited by LAATSN (Local Authority Assured Trader Scheme Network) and forms part of a regional partnership.
Consumer advice and information
Trading Standards works in partnership with Consumer Direct - a UK sited telephone advice service.
Product safety
Consumers and Businesses need to be certain that the goods they buy and sell are safe. Most consumer goods have to comply to standards controlling how they are made, and that appropriate instructions for use are provided. Sometimes toys and goods which comply with the production standards can be faulty, or one individual item might be unsafe. For help on dealing with defective goods please see Consumer Direct website. You can also check production standards on Ask Cedric site.
Equipment and adaptations for people with disabilities
If you have a disability or long term illness you may be able to have special equipment and/or your home adapted to help you live independently.
Rechargeable Repairs
Repairs made to council properties which can be charged to the tenant.
Grants for improving facilities for disabled people
If you find living at home is difficult because of a disability, you may be able to get a grant to adapt your home to make it easier to live there. The work can be funded by the Disabled Facilities Grant. You can apply for the grant if you own your home, rent or live with family.
Last updated: 28 March 2008
