Good housing comes high on most people's list of priorities for a good standard of living. We monitor housing standards and can ensure that repairs to properties are carried out in order to make a house suitable for habitation. Click on the blue links below to find out more information on housing issues and Penwith's policies.

Private Sector Housing

The Council's objective in relation to private sector housing is to maintain the standard and improve the quality of private dwellings. read more about Private Sector Housing

Homelessness and Housing Advice

The Council role is to offer advice and seek to prevent homelessness wherever possible. read more about Homelessness and Housing Advice

Housing Strategy and Enabling

The Council has produced a long-term plan to deliver affordable housing. This was the first Housing Strategy in the South West to be approved `Fit for Purpose' by the Government Office South West. read more about Housing Strategy and Enabling

Empty Property Strategy

Penwith is an area of high demand for housing and shortages of permanent affordable housing. Penwith District Council is endeavouring to make full use of all housing in the District and accordingly has recently developed an Empty Property Strategy. read more about Empty Property Strategy

Penwith District Council
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 3QW
Tel: 01736 362341 Cornwall
Fax: 01736 336575
e-mail: admin@penwith.gov.uk

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