News articles tagged housing
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Derby landlords fined for failing to meet housing standards
10 April 2025
Two landlords have been prosecuted by the Council's Housing Standards team
Work to start on new social housing on Barlow Street
28 March 2025
Derby City Council has appointed contractors to build two blocks of six flats on a previously vacant site near London Road.
Council to seek approval for tax premiums on empty, unoccupied and second homes
5 February 2025
Following a nine-week public consultation, Cabinet members will be asked to approve plans to introduce Council Tax premiums for empty, unoccupied and second homes at the next Cabinet meeting.
New landlord and agent support event to take place in Derby
21 January 2025
A new landlord and agent support event will take place on Tuesday 28 January, offering a chance for landlords and estate agents in Derby to gain expert advice.
Portfolio Spotlight: Housing, Strategic Planning, and Regulatory Services
27 December 2024
Councillor Shiraz Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, Strategic Planning, and Regulatory Services, looks back on the year and ahead to 2025.
First residents move into redeveloped temporary housing accommodation
24 December 2024
Families have started moving into Abbey Lodge, just in time for Christmas.
Over 200 households supported to reduce energy bills and cut carbon
11 December 2024
Since July, the Council’s Home Energy Advice service has supported over 200 households at local events across the city.
Tighter HMO rules and Safer Renting project set to improve housing standards in Derby
4 December 2024
New measures have been introduced to improve housing standards in Derby, particularly across wards where renters are facing challenges and inequalities.
Council seeks approval for new social housing
8 November 2024
Cabinet members will be asked to approve a new development of affordable housing in Barlow Street at their November meeting.
Consultation launched on council tax for empty, unoccupied and second homes
10 October 2024
A consultation has launched on proposed changes to Council Tax for empty and second homes in Derby.