News · 3 March 2023
Owners of neglected properties prosecuted
The owners of two abandoned properties have been prosecuted by Liverpool City Council.
Housing
News · 3 February 2023
Landlord fined £30k for HMO breaches
A Liverpool landlord has been fined £30,000 for failing to obtain licences for two properties housing students.
News · 2 February 2023
Landlord of vacant property fined for mismanagement
A landlord has been landed with a bill of almost £2,800 for failing to clear rubbish and maintain his vacant property in Anfield.
Blog · 20 January 2023
BLOG: Letting the community lead the way on housing
Liverpool has a rich tradition of housing co-operatives, and a new strategy is about to revive the spirit of that approach, writes Cllr Sarah Doyle, Cabinet Member for Development and Housing.
News · 13 January 2023
People power to fuel supply of new homes in Liverpool
Liverpool is set to spearhead a new community-led housing revolution with city council owned land and properties to be marketed to local organisations.
Consumer Protection · 6 January 2023
Drop-in events for private sector housing tenants
A series of drop-in events for tenants in the private rented housing sector who are facing issues take place this month.
Community · 6 December 2022
Drop-in events for private sector housing tenants
A series of drop-in events for tenants in the private rented housing sector who are facing issues with their property are to take place in Liverpool this month.
News · 1 December 2022
Libraries to offer a warm welcome this winter
Liverpool City Council is offering a warm welcome in their libraries this winter, with free access to books, wi-fi and public computers – with additional activities planned throughout the winter period. The council will continue to explore how council buildings could be used (if needed) – but will continue to focus on making sure people
News · 15 September 2022
Council set to seek developer for Festival Gardens site
Liverpool City Council is set to approve a procurement exercise to attract a developer for one of the major development sites in the north of England.
Climate Change · 5 August 2022
Save money on your fuel bills with free energy efficiency measures
Residents in Liverpool are now able to apply to have energy efficiency measures installed which could help cut their heating bills by hundreds of pounds per year.
Blog · 2 August 2022
Blog: Feeling overwhelmed by the cost-of-living crisis? Mental health support is available locally
Advanced Public Health Practitioner, Jayne Cook is working to understand how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting the mental health and wellbeing of our communities and explains what support is available for those who are struggling.
Housing · 13 July 2022
Organisations invited to learn more about Landlord Licensing
A special learning event is taking place next week aimed at promoting Liverpool’s new Landlord Licensing scheme to organisations that come into contact with private sector tenants living in poor housing.
Housing · 29 June 2022
Early bird discount extended for Landlord Licensing sign-ups
An ‘early bird’ discount offer for the owners of privately rented properties to sign up for the city’s new Landlord Licensing scheme has been extended until 31 July.
News · 24 June 2022
Liverpool lands major transfer coup
Liverpool is about to land a major transfer coup potentially worth tens of millions of pounds.
News · 17 June 2022
Liverpool set for underground revolution in UK first to beat black bin bag litter
Liverpool City Council is set to launch an underground revolution to design out an age-old problem with black bin bag refuse and litter.
Housing · 31 May 2022
One month left for private landlords to benefit from Landlord Licensing early bird discount
There is just a month to go for landlords with privately rented properties to secure early bird and other discounts on Liverpool City Council’s Landlord Licensing scheme.
News · 31 March 2022
Landlord Licensing scheme goes live
Liverpool City Council’s new Landlord Licensing scheme, covering around 80 per cent of privately rented properties, officially begins on 1 April.
News · 30 March 2022
Landlord prosecuted for failing to repair open sewer
A Liverpool landlord has been fined for failing to repair an open sewer in the garden of a rental property.
Blog · 25 March 2022
Blog: Help with cost of living rises
Cabinet member for Social Care and Public Health, Councillor Frazer Lake, outlines the council’s role in helping vulnerable people, as the cost of living rises at the fastest rate in 30 years. “Across Liverpool, families are deeply concerned about rising bills. Many are just about keeping their heads above water and are really worried about
Consumer Protection · 21 March 2022
Landlord fined for ‘systemic failures’ at homeless hostel
A Liverpool landlord has been hit with a bill of almost £25,000 for exposing vulnerable tenants to serious fire risks in a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO).
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