News · 3 December 2021
Government approves new Liverpool Landlord Licensing Scheme
The Government has approved a comprehensive Landlord Licensing scheme covering around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in Liverpool.
Housing
Consumer Protection · 18 November 2021
BLOG: New project to help create warmer homes for poorest in Liverpool
Louise Harford, Liverpool City Council's Head of Private Sector Housing explains why a small project to improve energy efficiency in private rented homes could make a BIG difference to the poorest households in the city...
News · 25 October 2021
Drive to get landlords to improve energy efficiency of homes
A campaign is under way in Liverpool to get private landlords to meet new energy efficiency standards for houses by tackling issues such as damp and excess cold.
Housing · 13 August 2021
Residents urged to switch together, to save together
Find out how you could save on the cost of your electricity and gas, with the Merseyside Collective Switch. Sign up before 8 September to be a part of it. Liverpool City Council is proud to be part of the Merseyside Collective Switch – helping residents save £s on their electricity and gas bills. Set up in
News · 19 March 2021
Liverpool to limit rise of “HMO” conversions
Liverpool City Council is to limit the practice of converting smaller homes into houses for multiple occupation (HMOs).
News · 2 March 2021
Landmark council housing scheme set for green light
Liverpool City Council’s first major housing scheme in more than 30 years is to set clear its final hurdle this week.
News · 1 February 2021
High rise fire alarm safety fund launched
Residents in high-rise buildings in Liverpool can now access financial support to help make their home safer.
News · 15 December 2020
Consultation launched on curbing conversion of homes to HMOs
Liverpool City Council has launched a major public consultation exercise on limiting the practice of converting smaller homes into houses for multiple occupation.
Housing · 11 December 2020
Fresh landlord licensing scheme application set to be submitted
An application is set to be submitted to the Government for a comprehensive landlord licensing scheme covering around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in Liverpool.
Business · 8 October 2020
Local companies urged to take advantage of new energy efficiency installation scheme
Builders and plumbers in Liverpool are being urged to register for a new £2 billion government subsidised scheme to make homes more energy efficient. Under the Green Homes Grant, homeowners can get grant towards the cost of the likes of insulation and low carbon heating, up to the value of £5,000 per household or £10,000 for those on benefits. To
Business · 5 October 2020
Liverpool sets out bold roadmap to drive the city forward post the COVID-19 pandemic
A ‘Team Liverpool’ roadmap to drive the city forward beyond the COVID-19 pandemic is being launched on Monday 5 October. The City Plan is a commitment from key public, private and voluntary sector partners to tackle inequalities to give everyone a better quality of life – regardless of background, identity or postcode. It aims to
Blog · 25 September 2020
BLOG: Why Liverpool’s landlord licensing scheme must continue
Liverpool City Council is currently consulting on a new landlord licensing scheme. Private Sector Housing Manager Louise Connelly explains why it is so important for the city. Imagine living with a young family in a damp property which leaking windows, a clapped-out boiler, dangerous electrics and a heartless landlord who is happy to take your
News · 25 September 2020
New era of council homes to begin
Liverpool City Council is to embark on its first major housing scheme in 30 years.
News · 25 September 2020
Liverpool aims to stem rise of HMOs
Liverpool City Council has taken the first step in a bid to reduce the rising number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) across the city.
Care · 17 September 2020
Funding to help rough sleepers into new accommodation
Liverpool has successfully bid for £745,000 from the Government to help rough sleepers housed during the pandemic into permanent accommodation. The funding, from the ‘Everyone In’ programme, will be used by the council to support with securing tenancies and providing vulnerable people with household items to settle them into their new homes. Councillor Paul Brant,
Housing · 18 August 2020
Evaluation highlights landlord licensing successes
An evaluation of Liverpool City Council’s five-year landlord licensing scheme shows it dealt with almost 24,000 complaints of which 96 per cent were resolved. The report is being considered by the council’s Housing Select Committee on Wednesday 19 August, and comes as a consultation is under way on a successor scheme which would cover 80
Health · 11 August 2020
Landlord Licensing consultation – your questions answered
Liverpool City Council is conducting a public consultation over its proposals to introduce a new landlord licensing scheme – known under legislation as ‘Selective Licensing’. Different proposals are being consulted on covering up to 16 (out of 30) council wards. If approved by the Government, the preferred scheme is expected to start in June 2021
News · 3 August 2020
Consultation under way on ‘life-saving’ landlord licensing proposal
CONSULTATION gets under way today on a comprehensive landlord licensing scheme which would cover around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in Liverpool. In January, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick turned down an application to keep the citywide scheme going from April 2020, claiming the council did not provide robust evidence to show low housing
News · 29 July 2020
Liverpool’s new era of council housing delivery takes next step
Liverpool City Council is to revamp its housing team to deliver a new generation of council houses.
Housing · 10 July 2020
Consultation on fresh landlord licensing scheme
Liverpool is set to start consulting on a comprehensive landlord licensing scheme which would cover around 80 per cent of privately rented properties in the city. In January, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick turned down an application to keep the citywide scheme going from April 2020, claiming the council did not provide robust evidence to show
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