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Funding for Care Leaver Accommodation Welcomed

Funding for Care Leaver Accommodation Welcomed

Mid Devon District Council is pleased to announce it has been awarded £671,000 in government funding as part of the Devon and Torbay devolution deal.

Posted on: 21/11/2024 12:46:25

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Council’s Social Housing Wins Again

Council’s Social Housing Wins Again

Mid Devon Housing’s most recent celebration came at the British Construction Industry Awards, where it picked up the ‘Carbon Net Zero Initiative of the Year’ for its development at St Andrews, Cullompton.

Posted on: 07/11/2024 09:21:20

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Damp & Mould Tips for Mid Devon

Damp & Mould Tips for Mid Devon

Mid Devon Housing (MDH) is pleased to announce its participation in Damp and Mould Awareness Week, running from 28 October to 3 November 2024.

Posted on: 15/10/2024 10:20:32

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Mid Devon’s social housing projects continue to gain national recognition

Mid Devon’s social housing projects continue to gain national recognition

Mid Devon Housing (MDH), in partnership with Zed Pods, continues its streak of success with yet another accolade for its innovation and delivery of much-needed net-zero social housing.

Posted on: 11/09/2024 09:13:25

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Council’s Housing Developments Garner 19 Award Nominations

Council’s Housing Developments Garner 19 Award Nominations

To date Mid Devon District Council and its two projects at Shapland Place, Tiverton and St Andrews, Cullompton have been shortlisted in a combined total of 19 categories from 7 different awards organisers.

Posted on: 09/07/2024 08:11:37

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ASCP 2024 Safety & Compliance Awards Winner

Council recognised for its damp & mould response

Mid Devon Housing (MDH) triumphed at the ASCP Safety & Compliance 2024 Awards on 12 June, winning the ‘Best Response to Damp and Mould’ award.

Posted on: 20/06/2024 07:58:44

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Council Successfully Defends Disrepair Case

Council Successfully Defends Disrepair Case

Mid Devon District Council issues a reminder about cold callers and no win no fee firms, following second legal victory in less than a year.

Posted on: 24/04/2024 11:12:32

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Residents move into Council's new social housing in Cullompton.

Residents move into Council’s new social housing in Cullompton

Mid Devon District Council’s latest development, St Andrews House, is now fully occupied. The six new properties, which consist of three, two-bedroom apartments and three, one-bedroom apartments, have now been completed with the new tenants moving in during March.

Posted on: 27/03/2024 15:58:36

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Mid Devon Landscape - Rooftops View

Mid Devon Housing’s Innovative Approach to Tackle Damp and Mould

Mid Devon Housing is actively involving tenants to collect invaluable feedback as it seeks to combat damp and mould in properties within the district.

Posted on: 16/01/2024 10:33:06

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Snapshot of recent Mid Devon Housing developments

Council secures funding to revive brownfield land

Mid Devon District Council has been awarded £660k to build 50 homes at six regeneration sites across the district.

Posted on: 19/10/2023 14:42:59

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Pre-built homes arrive onsite as social housing development nears completion

Pre-built homes arrive onsite as social housing development nears completion

Residents are one-step closer to moving in as the award-winning modular homes progress to the final stage of development.

Posted on: 27/09/2023 11:06:56

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Closure of 3 Rivers Housing Firm

The Council has taken the decision to close the 3 Rivers Housing Firm

Posted on: 12/09/2023 09:31:43

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Council Named Client of the Year for Work on Zero-Carbon Homes

Council Named Client of the Year for Work on Zero-Carbon Homes

Mid Devon District Council received the prestigious Client of the Year award in the South West’s Constructing Excellence Awards, whilst being shortlisted for further regional accolades.

Posted on: 27/07/2023 09:32:37

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Council’s Housing Service Support Anti-Social Behaviour Week

Council’s Housing Service Support Anti-Social Behaviour Week

Mid Devon Housing (MDH) recently joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB); encouraging communities to take a stand against ASB and to highlight the actions that can be taken by those experiencing it.

Posted on: 20/07/2023 12:58:32

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Council Issues Reminder About Cold Callers and No Win No Fee Firms, Following Legal Win

Mid Devon District Council is reminding residents about the pitfalls of so called “claim farmers” and solicitors working on a no win, no fee basis, following an unsuccessful legal battle bought by a local resident.

Posted on: 13/06/2023 15:29:40

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Tiverton Housing Development Reaches Milestone as Another Nears Completion

Tiverton Housing Development Reaches Milestone as Another Nears Completion

New tenants have moved into Siddalls Gardens while the Council eagerly anticipates the conclusion of developments in Beech Road.

Posted on: 07/06/2023 10:39:19

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Proud to be shortlisted.

Zero-Carbon Homes Shortlisted for Second Consecutive Year

After picking up an award for its Cullompton development, the Councils planned modular housing development in Tiverton has been shortlisted for five awards in the South West’s Construction Excellence Awards.

Posted on: 05/06/2023 11:20:21

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artist impression of home at Post Hill

Plans for Affordable Homes at Post Hill Given the Go Ahead

Proposals to add 70 homes to Mid Devon District Council’s housing stock have been given the go ahead.

Posted on: 20/10/2022 12:36:29

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Groundworks at Beech Road, Tiverton

Groundworks start on Council’s Housing Stock New Builds

Mid Devon District Council has started work on another development, to add to its increasing number of council-owned homes for local people.

Posted on: 28/09/2022 10:52:35

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Zero-Carbon Homes Pick Up Regional Housing Award

Zero-Carbon Homes Pick Up Regional Housing Award

A planned modular housing development has received the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) award in the South West’s Constructing Excellence Awards, while being shortlisted for further national accolades.

Posted on: 21/09/2022 09:54:35

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Mid Devon Housing Wrap-up Series of Successful Neighbourhood Walkabouts

Mid Devon Housing Wrap-up Series of Successful Neighbourhood Walkabouts

Council Housing Officers have been busy this spring visiting and engaging with residents from across the district.

Posted on: 10/06/2022 12:50:59

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Zero Carbon Homes Planned for Cullompton Shortlisted for Multiple Awards

Zero Carbon Homes Planned for Cullompton Shortlisted for Multiple Awards

A planned modular housing development in Cullompton has been shortlisted for four awards in the South West’s Construction Excellence Awards.

Posted on: 20/04/2022 10:17:19

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Model Homes Showcase What Future of Housing Could Look Like

Model Homes Showcase What Future of Housing Could Look Like

Two previously void properties in Lapford were on display for Mid Devon Councillors to view this week – showcasing achievable improvements the Council could make to support the decarbonisation of its housing stock.

Posted on: 09/12/2021 14:12:43

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Visitors to modular home impressed with what’s on show

Visitors to modular home impressed with what’s on show

Since opening at the start of August the show home at Culm Valley Car Park, on display in partnership with Zed Pods Ltd, has welcomed over 400 visitors.

Posted on: 15/09/2021 12:29:20

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Council’s Housing Plans for Next Five Years Need Community Input

Council’s Housing Plans for Next Five Years Need Community Input

Mid Devon District Council has launched a public consultation as it sets out its plan to deliver new and improved housing across the district.

Posted on: 01/09/2021 13:54:11

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Proposed Sites for 14 New Modular Homes Identified

Proposed Sites for 14 New Modular Homes Identified

St. Andrews, Cullompton and Shapland Place, Tiverton have been identified as suitable sites for the exciting new projects – with a stunning show home available to view from this Tuesday (3rd August).

Posted on: 29/07/2021 13:09:38

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Modular Show Home Goes on Display in Mid Devon

Modular Show Home Goes on Display in Mid Devon

Mid Devon District Council is continuing its move towards carbon zero with the launch of two new modular housing projects in Cullompton and Tiverton.

Posted on: 18/06/2021 13:59:55

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New homes under construction at Turner Rise

Millions to be Invested as Council Welcomes New Powers for Council Home Building

Mid Devon District Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to support Local Authorities with their own council housing build programmes, as it sets out ambitious plans to build more than 50 new council homes in the district.

Posted on: 24/03/2021 10:08:59

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Owner fined for serious safety failings in HMO

Owner fined for serious safety failings in House of Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Drivehall Ltd, the owner of 1B Brook House, in Cullompton has been fined £18,000 plus costs for breaches in regulations pertaining to the Housing Act 2004, following a hearing in Exeter Magistrates' on 7 August 2020

Posted on: 04/09/2020 17:15:35

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Tiverton’s Turner Rise housing development shortlisted for regional awards

Tiverton’s Turner Rise housing development shortlisted for regional awards

Mid Devon District Council’s social housing development on the edge of Palmerston Park has been shortlisted for two awards run by the LABC

Posted on: 09/07/2020 15:13:36

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Council’s continued support for tenants receives praise

Council’s continued support for tenants receives praise

Tenants of MDDC have been supported throughout the pandemic by both the Housing and Repairs Teams

Posted on: 29/06/2020 13:37:33

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Council to enforce new electrical checks to ensure safety of Mid Devon tenants in privately rented properties

Council to enforce new electrical checks to ensure safety of Mid Devon tenants in privately rented properties

On 1st June 2020, new regulations will come into force requiring private landlords in England to meet electrical safety standards by undertaking safety checks in their tenanted properties at least every 5 years

Posted on: 26/05/2020 18:26:26

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Council hosts joint webinar to help make landlords aware of their obligations during the COVID-19 outbreak

Council hosts joint webinar to help make landlords aware of their obligations during the COVID-19 outbreak

On Wednesday, 15 April, the Council's Public Health & Regulatory Services team organised a joint webinar with Ashfords solicitors focusing on the impact the Coronavirus is having on residential landlords

Posted on: 23/04/2020 12:21:51

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Council staff support NHS with home adaptations work

Council staff support NHS with home adaptations work

A team of staff from Mid Devon District Council has been helping to ease the burden on the NHS by carrying out home adaptations in the district

Posted on: 17/04/2020 12:17:43

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Properties closed in Tiverton in order to reduce crime

Properties closed in Tiverton in order to reduce crime

Several properties in Tiverton were closed last week after the Council obtained Closure Orders in response to anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues identified

Posted on: 17/03/2020 10:54:51

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Mid Devons informative Landlord Networking Event proves successful again

Mid Devon's informative Landlord Networking Event proves successful again

On Wednesday evening, 2 October, the Council's Public Health & Regulatory Services team organised another successful event aimed at improving private rented accommodation

Posted on: 18/10/2019 15:34:12

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Council marks 100 years of social housing with opening of new Tiverton homes

Council marks 100 years of social housing with opening of new Tiverton homes

Mid Devon District Council has marked the completion of its latest new social housing units by holding an opening ceremony at its new development in Turner Rise.

Posted on: 27/09/2019 13:14:27

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Local property landlords! Mid Devon’s popular Landlord Networking Event is back

Mid Devon’s popular Landlord Networking Event is back

Building on the success of previous years Mid Devon District Council’s popular Landlord Networking Event is back for its third year. This year the Council’s Private Sector Housing team is focusing on improving local housing.

Posted on: 19/09/2019 11:02:12

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Council stresses importance of gas safety inspections

Council stresses importance of gas safety inspections

Today is the launch of national Gas Safety Week and Mid Devon District Council is reminding residents about the importance of having an annual gas safety inspection.

Posted on: 16/09/2019 15:45:46

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Manor House Hotel owner fined for dangerous safety failings

Manor House Hotel owner fined for dangerous safety failings

The owner of the Manor House Hotel in Cullompton has been fined £18,410 (including costs), for breaches in regulations pertaining to the Housing Act 2004, following sentencing by District Judge Matson in Exeter Magistrates' Court today

Posted on: 06/08/2019 17:23:27

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Residents move in to Council’s new social housing homes in Burlescombe

Residents move in to Council’s new social housing homes in Burlescombe

Mid Devon District Council has marked the completion of its latest new social housing units by holding an opening ceremony with one of its new tenants

Posted on: 08/07/2019 16:56:56

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