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Councils to call for tighter HMO controls
WHITEHALL

Councils to call for tighter HMO controls

By Neil Merrick | 02 October 2025

Councils are expected to call for tighter controls over houses in multiple occupation (HMO) after a ‘rush’ of applications for HMO licences in parts of England.

CONSERVATIVES

Stability, partnership and delivery

By Sir James Cleverly | 02 October 2025

As delegates prepare to head to the Conservative party conference, Sir James Cleverly highlights ...

CONSERVATIVES

Exclusive: Cleverly criticises Labour's 'short term fixes'

By Ann McGauran | 02 October 2025

The shadow local government secretary has accused Labour of leaving councils with ‘short term fix...

POLITICS

It's Party time

By Hannah Lazell | 16 September 2025

Hannah Lazell explores what conferences do, why they matter, and how to gain valuable insights – ...

COHESION

Everyday community engagement is quietly transforming lives

By Caroline Green | 15 September 2025

Frontline officers and grassroots initiatives are fostering integration, wellbeing, and social co...

COHESION

Riding out the perfect storm

By Niall Bolger | 11 September 2025

Niall Bolger says communities are in crisis and leaders must respond with compassion, presence an...

ASYLUM

Councils prepare for battle over asylum accommodation at military sites

By Joe Lepper | 10 September 2025

Councils at the centre of Government plans to increase the use of former military barracks to hou...

POLITICS

Reform UK Conference - serious contenders or still a one-man band?

By Nathan Emmerich | 08 September 2025

Reform UK’s conference was a missed opportunity to address Britain’s pressing issues head-on, wit...

ASYLUM

Asylum revisited

By Chris Naylor | 08 September 2025

Chris Naylor says local government could provide for the housing and wider needs of asylum seeker...

REFORM UK CONFERENCE

Farage eyes London council elections and the Mayoral race

By Ann McGauran | 06 September 2025

All of London’s boroughs are in the electoral sights of Reform UK next year as it ‘gets ready to ...

HOUSING

Worcestershire takes action over 'proliferation' of HMOs

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2025

Reform UK-led Worcestershire CC is the latest council to raise concern over Houses of Multiple Oc...

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