Council ResponsibilitiesÂ
Council responsibilities cover major repairs, essential safety items, and structural elements of your home. These are repairs that ensure the property remains safe, secure, and compliant.
The council typically handles:
- Heating and hot water systems
- Gas boilers and radiators
- Electrical wiring, sockets and extractor fans
- External doors, windows, glazing and frames
- Roof repairs, guttering and ceilings
- Communal areas and shared building elements
- Kitchen units as part of planned replacement programmes
- Structural components such as floors, plaster finishing and skirting boards
- Door entry systems, lifts and communal TV systems
- Aids and adaptations for accessibility
These repairs require qualified contractors and relate to building safety and long‑term maintenance.