One of our manifesto commitments to our residents was to tackle poor quality housing in our community.

Oldfield has a high number of small HMOs available for rent. Some of these properties are poorly managed and maintained, meaning that the occupants are living in sub-standard, and sometimes unsafe accommodation.

On Monday 17th September 2012, the Council is launching a consultation about introducing an Additional Licensing scheme for small HMOs in the Ward. Click on the link for details: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/housing/landlords-and-tenants/additional-licensing

Cllr Will Sandry commented: “The standard of some homes that Oldfield residents have to live in are of great concern to me. The proposed licensing scheme is a great opportunity to improve the management and maintenance of those properties.

The scheme also has the potential to reduce the running costs of the home by requiring energy efficiency measures such as loft insulation. It is important that people who live in HMOs respond to this consultation; and that other members of the community share their views too.”

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The consultation is open until 30th November 2012.