Information from the Locality Manager

Background:
The private rented sector plays an important part in providing almost 12% (12,615) of accommodation in the borough.

There are numerous high quality landlords and letting agents providing a range of property types throughout the borough to meet a broad range of housing needs.

The borough has been faced with a major increase in private rented accommodation in some areas and it is recognised however, that there are landlords and agents who either do not provide adequate accommodation or management of their properties.

These properties and poor management have a significant impact on council and partner resources in tackling issues such as anti-social behaviour, dumping of domestic waste, concerns about property condition and harassment and illegal eviction.

The council has implemented a range of powers and approaches to seek to address many issues but the ongoing pressures are such that a new approach is considered necessary for a number of specific parts of the borough.

The new approach that is proposed is Selective Licensing of private rented dwellings in two parts of the borough: Willenhall and Walsall.

There are a number of drop-in sessions within Walsall for you to attend and hear about the plans and be part of the consultation, see below.

WILLENHALL

1st November 10:00 am to 12 noon and 17:30pm-19:30pm Willenhall Chart, Community Hub, 19 Gomer St Willenhall WV13 2NS
1st November 12.30pm-16:00pm Willenhall Market, Market Place, Willenhall,WV13 2AA
8th November 09:00 pm-16:00pm Willenhall Market, Market Place, Willenhall,WV13 2AA

For more detailed information, please see the following link: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/selective_licensing

Regards,

Michael Greenfield
Locality Manager:
Willenhall, Short Heath, Darlaston & Bentley
Localities & Partnerships
Change & Governance
1B First Floor, Civic Centre,
Darwall Street,
Walsall,
West Midlands,
WS1 1TP

Telephone: 01922 65 4684
Mobile: 07908 138489
Email: michael.greenfield@walsall.gov.uk

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