Crawley Borough Council FAQs
I am a pensioner who lives on state pension rent three with a three bedroom house in broadfield,if I put in for a smaller place am I entitled to have any removal expenses
The housing register is up to a 3 year wait l joined on the 1st August this year because my mum had been in a care home since May 2021 and had to stay in the care home permanently due to her needing 24 hour care as her daughter l couldn't inherit the tenancy agreement.
Why the hell are the council still spraying the dandelion s on the road side when it's known it's the bees first food and it's much nicer than cut grass to look at !Plus the workers with this pesticide will no doubt get some form of cancer
Would be better to email this to the council, doubt they will see this
If someone blocks your garage all day . Is there anything you can do to have the car removed?
Yes. Call council and get warden to come and ticket them. Now whether they will come or not, is a different question. If they blocking your car inside, then police 111 also can be contacted.
There is a wasp nest in my front garden which is affecting my neighbour more than me. How can I get this removed, please?
Is it the law for businesses ( shops) to issue a sales receipt? I have noticed that some shops ask if you would like one and if you say no, then a receipt is not printed. I thought that this is a form of tax evasion(fraud)as the sale is not recorded
Of course it's tax evasion. We always insist on a receipt for anything we purchase and if they won't give us one, we refuse to buy.
I am on Furlough at present, I live by myself and I am struggling to pay my council rent. Is there any help I can get?
Universal credit can help
How do I get name to rent a council property?
Register and your need will be assessed and establish what band you join - there is a waiting list of households with priority needs, greater demand than supply.
How do I retract a bid on a property
If you go on to my bids you tick the one you want and push withdraw.
Can I sublet my spare room
how old to have to be to get a free bus pass.please ?
It is State Pension age - you can check what yours will be here: https://www.gov.uk/state-pension-age. Bus passes in Crawley are managed by West Sussex County Council: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/travel-and-public-transport/bus-and-coach-travel/bus-passes-and-discounts/free-older-persons-bus-pass/
Is the CBC website down? I have been trying to report a break down with our door intercom since saturday.
Thx. I managed to access the website via Facebook then the link there. Must be a problem with my Google Web page?
How do I apply for on street parking permit for Gales Drive, Three Bridges I am resident at 105 gales Drive
I assume. You should contact street parking cbc.
If you live in a 3 bed house in Bewbush and there's only one person living there How much bedroom tax would you pay
It depends on your age if your retired you won't pay bedroom tax on a 3 bedroom house if you are of working age you will have to pay bedroom tax on spare bedrooms.
What happens when the council dose some work in the property and have to remove your old cooker , are they responsible to replace the cooker
My son has a disability how can I go about getting a shower fitted in my bathroom for him?
What are the neighbourhood colours
How can I find out who owns a fence. Me or my neighbour??
How do I apply for a house in the council.
Dear all,When a Resident Parking Permit starts to be valid, in the moment is paid or when is received and displayed? I am wondering if I can park the car before I receive the phisical Parking Permit (maybe with the serial number of the Permit).
Do you have to be a certain age to get a bungalow from the council?
I have a couple of modern / LED light bulbs that I believe contain Mercury.Where can I dispose of them safely ? Does the Council Have a central colllection / disposal point at the community tip or elsewhere please. Do any shops take them back?
I need to change my name on my tenancy and add my husband