WLDC want to renew and expand the selective licensing scheme. This will help to improve many more homes and ensure everyone has access to good quality, safe housing and meets their needs their needs.
West Lindsey District Council is currently undertaking on a matter which, if implemented will impact a number of areas in West Lindsey.
The number of people living in private rented accommodation in West Lindsey has almost doubled since 2011 and since 2016 significant action has been taken to tackle poor housing standards and management of homes under the Selective Licensing scheme for private rented properties. The previous scheme was restricted to a small part of Gainsborough South West ward and now the council wants to expand this area to cover the wards of Gainsborough North, Hemswell, Market Rasen and Wold View.
The plans would require every private rented property in these areas to be licensed and when licensed to comply with conditions that help to improve the property management and condition. The landlord of each property would be required to pay a fee for this licence and the Council will then seek to ensure that they are compliant with the terms of it. The previous scheme in Gainsborough South west ward has enabled the Council to quickly improve property conditions and ensure that properties are better managed.
We really want to hear the views of West Lindsey’s residents on these proposals and we are hoping that Parish and Town Councils and Parish meetings can help us by doing the following:
- Sharing this information with the members of your council or meeting and via any local mailing lists or communications and encourage them to attend one of the online information sessions.
- Considering the information and completing the survey that can be found via this link Selective Licensing Consultation 2022 | West Lindsey District Council (west-lindsey.gov.uk