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Moving Home.


There is a great deal to think about when you are moving house, whether it is a rented property, or buying your own. We have developed a number of pages which you will find within the section on Housing.  The following information will also provide you with key contacts to help make your move to or within South Lakeland as straightforward as it can be.

Housing Provision

Further information from us regarding housing advice, Leaving Home as well as advice on Finding a Home and other information can be found on this web page.

Housing Provision for Older Persons

Further Useful Information

Informing everyone of your changing address

You can inform everyone of your change of address, on the i am moving website

Looking for a mortgage

There are many mortgage providers around. The BBC runs a one-stop shop website for buying and selling houses. For more mortgage advice, including an explanation of the different types of mortgages available take a look at uk mortgages online

Rents and Benefits

The Council's Benefits Office can help you if you are a claimant or a landlord, more information is available on the Housing Benefit web page.
By post:
Revenues and Benefits Services
South Lakeland District Council
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal, Cumbria
Or you can contact us by:
Tel:01539 733333 ext 7172
Fax: 01539 740300

Council Tax

Most dwellings are subject to council tax and there is one bill per dwelling whether it is owned or rented. Further information regarding Council Tax bands, discounts and payments can be found on our website

 

Or Contact by post: Revenues and Benefits Services
South Lakeland District Council
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal, Cumbria

In person: At South Lakeland House open for enquiries
8:45am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Tel: 01539 733333 ext 7171
Fax:01539 740300

Refuse Collection

South Lakeland District Council is responsible for the collection of waste from people's homes. The waste collection service collects all household waste, including green waste from gardens and there is no charge.  Moving house gives people an opportunity to have a Spring-clean and the Council can arrange to collect bulky household waste such as three-piece suites, carpets and beds from domestic properties.
This is a free service but it must be pre-booked as a 'special collection'.

 

For any queries regarding the refuse collection service or to arrange a special collection of bulky household items.

Call 0845 050 4434 (local rate)
Email customer.services@southlakeland.gov.uk


Utilities

  • United Utilities   Tel: 0845 7462200
  • Leakline - United Utilities   0800 330033
  • Minicom numbers - Water Supply  0845 7462295
  • Electricity faults - United Utilities  0800 195 4141
  • Powergen Tel: 0800 015 2029
  • Gas Emergency - Transco  0800 111 999
 

Voting & Electoral Registration

The Electoral Register is the list of everyone who is entitled to vote. If you are not included on the register, you will not be able to vote. The Register is updated every October using the details supplied on registration forms sent to all households. A revised Register is published by 1st December each year.

Local Councillor

The District Council has 50 councillors, a full list of councillors and wards  is available on our Councillors Web Page
Page Last Updated: 23 January 2012