Abandoned vehicles
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If a vehicle has clearly been abandoned, please
contact South Lakeland Direct on Tel Number 08450
0504434 where they will deal with the complaint.
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Empty properties
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You may notice a Council home which is left empty for a short
period. Homes may be empty for a while after a tenant has vacated a
property. During this time South Lakes Housing will be
busy carrying out repairs required and arranging for a new tenant
to move in. We make every effort to ensure homes are not left
empty for too long. For more information see 'Squatters'
below.
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Environmental Improvements
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South Lakes Housing has a large budget for
environmental improvements to be made to its estates. This budget
can pay for items such as fencing to communal areas, benches, and
landscaping, as well as other ideas.
The ways in which the money is spent is decided locally by
Area Discussion Groups. Area Discussion
Groups are made up of local residents, who recommend how the
money should be spent.
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Equipped Play Areas
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All Council play areas which have
childrens play equipment are checked on a daily basis for safety
reasons. A further check is made every week for all other possible
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Grounds maintenance(Tenants own)
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You are responsible for keeping your garden in a
clean and tidy condition.
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Grounds maintenance (Communal)
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Click here for
information on Grounds Maintenance from South Lakeland District
Council website
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Lighting - Communal Flats
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South Lakes Housing is responsible for repairs to the communal
areas of blocks of Council flats including stairs, door entry
systems, communal lighting (other than street lighting), landings,
communal windows, courtyards and sheds.
Any Council tenant or leaseholder in the block of flats
noticing a repair problem should report it to South Lakes Housing
on the Repairs Hotline (tel. 0845 057 0080) as soon as
possible.
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Rubbish
Bulky items
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Please contact South Lakeland Direct on 08450
0504434 to arrange to collect from your home, free of
charge, any bulky items you wish to get rid of, such as
furniture.
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Dumped rubbish/bonfires
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Any problems regarding dumping of rubbish, or problems with
bonfire waste, will be dealt with on request. Any
person found dumping rubbish may face legal prosecution. Please
note that bonfires are not allowed on communal areas without the
Councils consent.
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Squatters
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In the rare event of squatters using an empty Council home,
you can help us by reporting them to South Lakes Housing at
your local housing office.
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Unauthorised car/vehicle parking
Vehicles causing an obstruction
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If a vehicle is causing an obstruction on a public road, please
contact Cumbria County Councils Highways Department at
County Offices, Kendal, telephone (01539) 773040.
If a vehicle is causing an obstruction on communal land, but has
not clearly been abandoned, please contact South Lakes
Housing at your local housing
office.
If any unauthorised vehicles are parking in Resident Only
parking areas and are causing a nuisance, again please
contact South Lakes Housing at your local
housing office.
Please note that you must only park in authorised places (and in
particular not on grass verges and greens).
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Vandalism
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Please report any instances of vandalism to Council property, to
both South Lakes Housing at your local
housing office and to the Police.
You may get a £500 reward in the event of a successful
prosecution.
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| Litter picking
Sweeping of communal areas |
Click here for
information on Litter Picking and Sweeping of Communal areas from
South Lakeland District Councils website |