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I am concerned about my home security. Can the Council offer any advice or grants to help towards the cost of security improvements?

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I am concerned about my home security. Can the Council offer any advice or grants to help towards the cost of security improvements?

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A. Yes. Our Secure Homes Initiative, run in partnership with Avon & Somerset Constabulary, can provide advice from Police trained officers and a grant to cover the full cost of any recommended security works up to a maximum of £1,300. To be eligible you need to be an owner-occupier (or tenant with a repairing obligation) who is over 60 or someone who has been a victim of domestic violence or who is considered to be otherwise vulnerable. All applicants are subject to a test of resources and their contribution is to be deducted from the cost of the eligible work. However, those in receipt of Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), Income Support, Income-Based Job-Seekers Allowance or Council Tax Benefit will not have a contribution. This assistance includes any fees paid to Home Improvement Agencies. For further information please contact Housing Services on 01225 396216.