If you're over 50, you can apply for the council's sheltered housing. However, we give preference to applicants aged 60 or above.
The council manages around 1,500 sheltered homes - the majority one-bedroom flats.
Sheltered homes benefit from:
wardens
the Lifeline Home Alarm Service
To apply for sheltered housing, you need to apply to join our Common Housing Register.
Rents in council sheltered housing range from an average of £80 a week for a council flat to an average of £100 a week for a bungalow.
In addition to rent, tenants at our sheltered housing will have to pay a service charge which covers additional services provided at sheltered housing schemes.
Services include: