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All Council housing is now owned and managed by Wirral Partnership Homes and Beechwood and Ballantyne Community Housing Association, who are both Registered Social Landlords. They manage approximately 14,500 properties throughout Wirral.
As a Council, we are committed to meeting the housing needs of Wirral to make sure that good-quality housing and housing services are available to everyone who lives in the area. In partnership with local housing providers and other community services, we're working to create and improve neighbourhood conditions to support healthy, confident and sustainable communities.
Details of various services and grants available to help anyone who has difficulty accessing normal household facilities.
The Council transferred its housing stock 2005. Read these pages to find out more.
The Homeless and Housing Advice section deals with the prevention of homelessness and the provision of housing for the homeless.
Advice for tenants and landlords on housing related matters such as tenancies, welfare benefits, rent, repairs, illegal evictions and temporary accommodation.
Housing associations and co-ops
Housing associations or Registered Social Landlords as they are now known are non-profit making organisations that provide homes for people who cannot afford to buy their own home or need special types of housing.
Services and benefits available to help you manage the cost of renting or buying your home.
The Housing Strategy team takes the lead responsibility of co-ordinating the council's strategic approach to housing.
The Council operates a number of services to enable residents to gain access to improvements and repairs to their homes such as the Handyperson service and the Cosy Homes section. Read these pages to find out what assistance is available.
Information about council land and property for sale, local land searches and street naming and numbering.
Houses with three or more storeys and five or more tenants have to be licensed and meet standards for safety, space and facilities.
Advice for private sector tenants and landlords on housing related matters such as tenancies, welfare benefits, rent and accommodation standards.
Wirral Council no longer owns housing stock. If you rent your home from a Registered Social Landlord you will need to contact your housing officer to find out about Right to buy.
Supported and sheltered housing
Information about housing schemes with special support services including wardens, alarm call systems and communal dining or recreation facilities.