Yet another London council clamps down on landlords
In a bid to "raise standards" and crack down on rogue landlords, Havering Council is to expand its selective licensing scheme.
thenegotiator.co.ukI can’t access live updates directly here, but I can summarize the most recently reported topics from Havering London Borough Council based on public sources up to now.
- Key topics in Havering news recently:
- Budget and finances: Havering has faced significant financial pressures and has discussed seeking additional government support and making difficult budget decisions, including service adjustments. This has been a persistent issue affecting council operations.[5][6]
- Licensing and regulation: The council announced expansion of selective licensing to more wards and introduced a borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme to raise standards in private rental housing.[4]
- Regeneration and land-use: Cabinet discussions have covered future uses of former library sites and a potential Compulsory Purchase Order related to regeneration plans in Romford.[3]
- Public services and campaigns: The council has run health and well-being campaigns, including suicide prevention initiatives, and updates on infrastructure funding and local growth.[2]
- Where to find the latest official updates:
- Havering Council news pages: Latest news sections on the official site regularly publish cabinet decisions, budget updates, and regeneration plans.[2][3]
- Local press and business outlets: Local outlets and industry news sometimes cover implementation of licensing schemes and financial updates.[7][4]
If you’d like, I can pull in more precise, up-to-date details by checking specific recent council announcements or articles from a given date range. I can also summarize a particular topic (e.g., licensing, budget, or regeneration) with direct quotes or bullet points. Would you like me to focus on one area or fetch the latest items from a specific date?
Citations:
- Latest Havering news page highlights, including infrastructure funding and suicide prevention campaigns.[2]
- Licensing expansion and new HMO licensing in Havering.[4]
- Regeneration site discussions and cabinet items (former library sites, Bridge Close).[3]
- Financial challenges and government support context.[6][5]