Find somewhere to live in Redditch here, including renting a home from us or other landlords and if you're at risk of homelessness.

We can help with a range of repairs, managing damp and mould or maintenance issues, including when your landlord isn't being reasonable

From adapting your home to your needs, to ensuring that your works comply with building regulations, we have a range of ways to help.

Information about renting, council tenancy, how to check you are tenancy ready, private rentals, rent and lease payments and housing complaints and enquiries.

Right to Buy allows most council tenants to buy their council home at a discount.

Here's everything you need to rent a garage from us, from payments to cancellations.

Homes should be maintained to a decent standard and safe to live in, and we can help make sure this happens.

Advice and information if you are living in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs

You are entitled to enjoy your home in peace and comfort, free from nuisance and harassment. If you can't, we can usually help.

For you to sponsor someone to move here from a non-EU country a property the person will move into has to pass an inspection.

We are working with Novus and Compliance Specifics to carry out energy improvement assessments at selected council properties in Batchley and Winyates East.

Redditch Borough Council has been awarded £2.25m in Warm Homes Grant funding named Wave 3, You can find out more on this here

The UK’s telephone network is changing between now and January 2027 the switch to a fully digital network across the UK. Find out more about it and how it may affect

You can view and comment on planning applications and related documents here

Boundary disputes, deeds and legal advice from Gov.UK

Considering building or altering a property? Use our Building Control service, from pre-application to certification, hosted by Bromsgrove District Council.

Protect your investment when buying or selling any property by getting the most thorough local land searches from us

Register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. HM Land Registry is a non-ministerial department.

Our services for your local environment, including hedges, grass, trees, tree protection orders (TPO) and drainage.

These services are provided by Worcestershire Regulatory Services. Find more information and links to their website here.

If you do not agree with a decision we have made on a planning application or enforcement matter, or if we do not make a decision within the set time limits, you can appeal

For development without the required planning permission, or is not in accordance with the approved details, a breach of planning may have occurred and we may proceed to take formal enforcement action.

Normally if you wish to develop land or buildings you will have to apply to us for planning permission. Find out about our pre-application service and fees and how to submit your application here

Planning policies that help to guide development in Redditch Borough

Useful information and guidance relating to planning decision-making in Redditch

Guidance on how to apply to buy a small piece of land.

FAQs about rules and standards for Vehicular dropped kerbs and how to apply. This service is delivered by Worcestershire County Council.

We can help make sure your buildings are safe. If you want to demolish a building or structure, you will need to let us know

Section 106 Agreements, or S106 or planning obligations, are agreements to make local improvements that developers can enter into to make a development acceptable.

Report a street lighting issue to Worcestershire County Council

Anyone wishing to change the name or number of their property or seeking an address for a new property should complete our online application form.

We are here to serve the bereaved and offer a wide range of funeral, cremation, burial, and memorial services.

Information about services that can assist residents getting around the Borough, including Dial-a-Ride and Shopmobilty,

Guests preparing to move on from their sponsor or have moved into private rental accommodation can access one-off payments

Redditch Borough Council has pledged its support to residents and carers living with Motor Neurone Disease by signing up to the Motor Neurone Disease Charter

Information, advice and local support to help you stay healthy

Need support at home? Maybe we can help you

If you want to offer some support to the people of Ukraine, here's some information on ways you can help.

The Redditch Community Lottery, your chance to win up to £25,000 while raising funds for your choice of local good causes! It's winning for all.

Find out more about the many volunteering opportunities

We know times are hard right now. On this page you will find a range of information to help you access support and advice to support you with the rising cost of living.

Claim benefits like Council Tax Support and/or Housing Benefit, find out about Universal Credit, how to appeal a benefits decision and other financial support

Register for Council Tax, find ways to pay Council Tax, access your Council Tax account. check your Council Tax Band, claim Council Tax discounts and exemptions, Council Tax information for Landlords and information about your Council Tax bill, who is liable to pay Council Tax and how your Council Tax is spent. 

Find a rewarding job that offers good career opportunities at the heart of local public service. Find a list of all our current vacancies here.

Organisations that provide support to access benefits, gain new skills/qualifications and valuable experiences to help secure employment. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund until March 2025

Disabled or in receipt of certain benefits? You can get 25%, 50%, or 100% off selected leisure & culture services with the Active Redditch Card. Apply now!

Return to work or education by improving your skills and building confidence at Learningonline Redditch. Courses in English and maths.

Find details of local library locations, opening times and facilities and of mobile library routes and timetables.

If you are thinking of starting a business, we've got lots of support for you from staff training and licenses to premises. Find out more here!

Schools, college and education information from Worcestershire County Council

You can now get a Rent Payment Card to easily pay your council rent at your local Post Office or PayPoint outlet, if you're not already signed up by Direct Debit.

Our CCTV system operates over 100 cameras in public places across the district, and communicates directly to the police.

If you believe a building or structure has become dangerous please report it to us as soon as possible.

Domestic abuse takes many forms including physical violence. We're here to support you, challenge perpetrators and educate the public.

24-hour civil protection and emergency planning ensures services can be delivered during a major incident.

How to report mislabelled, mouldy, contaminated or poor quality foods to Worcestershire Regulatory Services.

Cold callers are being given the cold shoulder with a special neighbourhood scheme - find out more here.

Improve security with lighting, stronger door and window locks or even building a "safe room" that can’t be accessed by perpetrators of abuse.

Our community alarm service provides peace of mind 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to vulnerable people in Redditch Borough and their families.

The North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership works together to reduce crime, fear of crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour to help you feel safe.

Resources and advice to protect our more vulnerable residents from crime

Information for staff and the public on how to make their locations and people safer.

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is intended to deal with persistent anti-social behaviour in a local area that is detrimental to the community's quality of life.

Here are ways you can report hate crime or hate incident.

Safer Streets Woodrow was a £430,000 crime-fighting project to improve the security & safety of EVERY home in Woodrow Centre, Ombersley Close, & Rushock Close

Scammers routinely pretend to be us. Stay sharp out there! Here are some scams we've seen recently, and how you can spot them.

Weil's disease is an infection that can be caught through contact with water. It starts with flu-like symptoms. Here's how to reduce your chances of contracting it.