Local Connection
Must I have a local connection to the Cheshire East
area?
A full housing duty will only be offered to:
- Residents of the area of Cheshire East for 6 of the last
12
- months
- Residents of the borough for 3 of the last 5 years
- Those with permanent employment in the borough
- Those with close relatives living in the borough (who have been
resident for the last 5 years)
Rehousing in Cheshire East without a local connection would only
be considered where it might be considered unsafe for someone to
reside in an area where they have a connection, or for other
special circumstances.
What if I do not have a Local Connection or if I do not
want to live in Cheshire East?
If you do not meet any of the local connection criteria or you
wish to move to an area outside the borough of Cheshire East, we
can help by referring your application to other areas.