Moving home?

Hello Wave, Me and my partner looking at reapplying to the council for a larger home. The one we are currently living in (privet) is too expensive too far away from family and work. We also aren’t allowed to decorate so my sensory needs aren’t being met. The place is too expensive and working is a struggle for me but I can’t afford to drop hours because where we are living is so expensive. I don’t feel like I have a safe space I need living in this property but not quite sure how to approach it with the council. Any ideas?