Bristol City Council Housing

12/09/2025

We know that damp and mould is key issue for residents living in council homes - and we're taking action.

We're investing £2.4 million to support this work and launching a new action plan to tackle the issue head on.

Read more about our commitments to tackling damp and mould in Councillor Barry Parson's latest blog. 👉 https://orlo.uk/cg6kf

09/09/2025

Our next social housing drop-in session in partnership with BSWN: Black South West Network and Housing Matters is on Wednesday 17 September at Trinity Centre

Reserve a spot at our housing services drop-in session in St Jude’s and speak to a Bristol City Council advisor in confidence about:

Housing advice
Welfare rights and money advice
Help resolving problems such as anti-social behaviour, home repairs and damp and mould

Reserve a spot at the session: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-housing-drop-in-sessions-lawrence-hill-ward-tickets-1510605073439?

Systemic barriers and limited access to information mean many people struggle to navigate the complex world of social housing. In partnership with Bristol City Council and Housing Matters, we’re running community workshops to create a space for honest questions, practical support, and building stronger links between the Council and the communities it serves.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-housing-drop-in-sessions-lawrence-hill-ward-tickets-1510605073439?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/09/2025

You will have received a letter asking if your household's details on the electoral register are correct.
Not everybody needs to respond.

➡️ Follow the instructions in the letter, so we know you’re registered and ready to vote.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/4BnHQ

03/09/2025

27/08/2025

New strategy to strengthen building Safety in Bristol’s high-rise council blocks

We've launched a new Resident Engagement Strategy to improve building safety across our 56 high-rise blocks, home to over 4,400 residents.

This strategy is shaped by your voices — with input from over 800 residents and 220 public consultation responses.

The strategy will be reviewed in 2026 and every two years after, with annual tenant satisfaction surveys helping track progress.

Find out more and watch a short summary video: https://orlo.uk/z7GzR

18/08/2025

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is recruiting for social housing tenants to join its Social Housing Resident Panel.

As a member of the panel you'll have a direct route to engage with Ministers and officials and help inform social housing policy and delivery.

Use your voice and:

Provide feedback on government housing policies and proposals.

Share your experiences and insights on social housing issues.

Participate in discussions and research activities with Ministers and officials.

Apply online by Sunday 7 September, 11pm at https://forms.office.com/e/et8Z2Q3JKc

Eligibility

The panel consists of social housing residents, including those who live in homes for social rent, affordable rent, and low-cost home ownership. New panel members will be selected to join existing panel members, to ensure the Panel is representative of different regions, ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.

15/08/2025

If you get benefits, you might be able to get £150 off your electricity bill or £150 added to your prepayment meter.

You have until 24 August to make sure the right person is named on your bill to receive the discount.

More here ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme

14/08/2025

08/08/2025

🗒️ Reminder for working parents.
To keep receiving your child’s funded childcare hours, make sure to renew their eligibility code before the end of the month.

To renew simply log into your Government gateway account and reconfirm.

Get funded childcare if you're working: https://orlo.uk/ZfTwv

31/07/2025

Don't forget to have your say on potential changes to your tenancy agreement.

We need to review tenancy agreements to make sure they are up to date with current regulations and to make them clearer to understand.

You can read a summary of the changes we're proposing and give feedback online before 11.59pm on 12 August https://orlo.uk/J6svb

29/07/2025

When was the last time you tested your smoke alarm? Why not make today the day? 🏠
Take our free online home fire safety checker 🚒

https://buff.ly/fVBHCbk