Hi all! As i’m sure you are all aware of the Additional Licensing Scheme that we introduced in the Central West Bromwich Area on July 2022, Sandwell Council are now consulting to expand that scheme to the whole of the Sandwell borough. The consultation started January 8th 2024 and will continue until 18th March 2024.
Sandwell Council believes that extending their current licensing scheme to cover all HMOs in Sandwell will:
- Improve living arrangements for many tenants by improving the condition of properties.
- Reduce property related crime, anti-social behaviour and rubbish dumping.
- Support good landlords and remove rogue landlords from operating in the borough.
- Improve the image of the area, making it a desirable place to live.
Before making a decision, the Council wants to hear your views about the proposals and any alternatives they could consider. We will be holding events where private tenants, Landlords, letting and managing agents, residents and businesses and organisations are able to come and have their say. Here are a list of events being held:
- Landlords Forum, Smethwick Mencap, Derrick Patterson Building, Price St, Smethwick B66 3QR
Tuesday 23 Jan 2024 18.00 – 20.00
- Smethwick Fire Station, Stony Lane, Smethwick B67 7QW
Thursday 8 Feb 2024 at 18:00 to 20.00
- Haden Cross Fire Station, Halesowen Rd, Cradley Heath B64 7JU
Tuesday 20 Feb 2024 at 18:00 to 20.00
- SMBC, Oldbury Chambers, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3ED
Monday 4 Mar 2024 at 18:00 to 20.00
If you would like to come to any of the events, please email sandwellprs@melresearch.co.uk
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