A new housing initiative in Scunthorpe is now underway to improve community standards and protect renters.
Landlords in parts of the Crosby & Park and Town wards are now required to obtain a licence under North Lincolnshire Council’s Selective Licensing Scheme. The move targets poor property conditions and aims to create safer, more stable neighbourhoods.
The scheme, upheld by the High Court earlier this year, forms part of a broader local strategy to tackle anti-social behaviour and hold negligent landlords accountable. It will require landlords to maintain their properties to a higher standard and ensure tenants behave responsibly.
Backed by Home Safe, the programme is designed to support responsible landlords while addressing a minority whose neglect has contributed to declining housing and environmental standards.
Running until March 2030, the scheme is part of the council’s wider effort to improve housing quality and encourage greater pride across North Lincolnshire communities.
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