Having contacted the council, they seem only willing to provide me with a copy of the tenancy agreement. I requested a letter of consent for my wife to live with me in the UK, but they have indicated that they are unable to provide this. They also do not provide an inspection report, so I will need to get this done by a private surveyor.
How essential is it that I obtain a letter of consent from the council? I really would not want a visa application to be refused just based on this piece of evidence being missing. Perhaps I should ask to speak to someone else about the matter to explain the necessity for a letter?