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Housing

 
Greenwich Housing Services is responsible for over 29,000 properties. This includes 4,000 leasehold properties, which provide homes for almost one third of borough residents.

Facts and figures (2001 Census)

  • There are approximately 92,788 properties in the borough.
  • 39 per cent of all dwellings in the borough are owned by the public sector.
  • 29 per cent of these are owned by the local authority.
  • A further 10 per cent of these are owned by registered social landlords.
  • Housing constitutes the largest user of land in the borough, occupying approximately 35 per cent.

Our vision for housing

Greenwich has at its heart a vision for housing, which is as follows:

'In 2010 we want Greenwich to be a place where everyone is able to afford a decent home of his or her choice – a place where people feel proud and able to contribute to the life of their local community.'
 
The Housing Department supports the Council’s vision and values. We aim to ensure:

  • a diverse and active community
  • access to good quality housing
  • a clean, pollution-free and well-tended environment
  • reduced crime and a greater sense of security and protection of the vulnerable
  • services which represent good value for money
  • effective partnership working.

Yearly spend

The directorate spends £140 million a year on housing. This is paid for from the following sources:

  • Rents - £91 million
  • Government subsidy - £20 million
  • Other income - £29 million
The main items of spending are:

  • Major repairs and improvements - £49 million
  • Day-to-day repairs - £38 million
  • Salaries - £21 million
  • Other running expenses - £32 million

Further information

For further information, please see Home > Housing

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