Regional news
Liverpool landlords urged to have their say on fresh licensing plans
Landlords are being urged to make their views heard in a new consultation launched by Liverpool City Council on plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme covering more than 80% of privately rented properties in the city.
New HMO planning rules for landlords in Birmingham
Landlords in Birmingham who want to convert a property into a HMO will now have to apply for planning permission to do so. The new Article 4 direction came into force on Monday 8th June and the existing Article 4 Direction covering the areas of Selly Oak, Harborne and Edgbaston was also rovoked on this date.
Additional HMO licensing scheme to be renewed in Camden
Camden Council has announced an additional licensing scheme is to be renewed for another five years.
Newcastle extends licensing scheme compliance deadline to October
Newcastle City Council has extended the deadline for landlords to comply with two licensing schemes introduce in April, for a second time.
