Householders

Essential advice from moving home to helping your local community and environment, plus |all you need to know if you are thinking of moving in the area or if you already are an Elmbridge resident:

• Moving House
  |I am Moving is a free service which enables you to pass on your new address to companies and organisations.
  
  
• |Elmbridge Care and Repair
  Find out how our Home Improvement Agency can help both owner occupiers and private tenants with repairs and adaptations around the home.
  
  
• |Elmbridge Planning and Property Services
  Information on planning applications, development control, planning policy, heritage, tree preservation, building control and local land charges (searches).
  
  
• |Housing Services
  Elmbridge Borough Council aims to provide a Housing Service that reflects local people's needs and aspirations - not just what the local authority is legally obliged to provide.
  
  
• |Your Community
  From anti-social behaviour to volunteering, advice to help you make your neighbourhood a better, safer place.
  
  
• |Local Environment
  Find out about the local environment, including information on flooding, pollution, waste and recycling.
  
  
• |Local Leisure Facilities
  Find out more about local leisure facilities including the Elmbridge Commons, local leisure centres and swimming pools.
  
  

|Additional information relating to home and community matters is available from the DirectGov website including:

• Home Buying and Selling
  Advice to help you move home or get on the property ladder, including affordable housing options.|Find out more about local land charges (searches).
  
• Home Improvement
  Whether you need planning or maintenance advice, or are interested in energy efficiency, you'll find it all here.
  
• Renting and Letting
  Essential reading for tenants and landlords, from health and safety advice to how to move home.
  
• Money Matters
  Benefits, taxes and managing your money, including how to cope with debt and homelessness.