Burnley and Scarbrough councils want landlords to have their say on plans to extend selective licensing in their boroughs.

Burnley's scheme already covers seven areas, but the authority is consulting on redesignating the existing area in Burnley Wood with Healey Wood, the existing area around Leyland Road, and introducing a new selective licensing area around Lyndhurst Road.

It says the schemes aim to help protect tenants’ rights, improve living conditions, tackle antisocial behaviour and reduce problems such as fly-tipping and untidy back yards. They also support work to bring empty homes back into use and help create more stable and sustainable communities.

Councillor Howard Baker, executive member for housing and development control, insists: “No final decision has been made. This consultation is about listening, looking at the evidence and making sure residents, landlords, businesses and partners have the chance to help shape the next steps.”

Landlords can take part online before 18 October and sign up for landlord information evenings at the town hall.

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Meanwhile, Scarborough plans to continue its selective licensing scheme covering privately rented properties in parts of the Weaponness and Ramshill areas until May 2027.

North Yorkshire Council has launched a consultation on proposals to renew its scheme, which it says helps it tackle issues linked with poorly managed and substandard private rented accommodation, as well as addressing anti-social behaviour and wider neighbourhood concerns.

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More than 1,000 privately rented properties are covered by the current scheme. As part of the consultation, it is considering extending the designated area to include Valley Road and Esplanade Gardens.

Executive member for housing, councillor Simon Myers, (pictured right) says: “We have a good relationship with private landlords across North Yorkshire and the vast majority provide good quality accommodation and manage their properties responsibly. However, there can be a small number of privately rented properties that are poorly managed and fall below acceptable standards, which can have a negative effect on the local area and the communities who live and work there.”

Landlords can add their comments here before 12 October.

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