Local Authorities' duties towards homeless persons are outlined in Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended).

If you are homeless or think you may become homeless, you can make an appointment to see a homelessness officer by telephoning 01255 686498.

If you want to make an enquiry by phone please telephone 686438, 686444, 686445 or 686446 between 8.45am and 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45am to 4.45pm Friday.

You can also contact Housing Services by e-mailing housing.services@tendringdc.gov.uk.

If you become homeless outside of normal office hours or at the weekend you can contact Tendring Careline on (01255) 222022 for further help.

You could also go see our Homelessness Strategy (pdf document) which provides a baseline assessment of our current position in relation to homelessness and sets out a way forward for the future along with the Homelessness Strategy Delivery Plan. It also details how we will ensure that services develop in line with needs and aspirations of local people.

If you require help or advice from other organisations other than the Council, further information is given in these pages.

Please see homeowner information for action to prevent repossessions page for up to date information on measures the Government have put in place to help homeowners in the present economic conditions.

To see the service you should expect to receive from us, please see our Service Standard for Homelessness Services.

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