A council is relaunching a selective licensing scheme which ended last year.

Gedling council launched an original scheme in 2018: it expanded in 2022 but ended last year.

The authority is now accepting applications for the new scheme, which can be submitted online through the Selective Licensing page on the council’s website.

The council claims it will work with landlords and residents to improve the area but where necessary use the licensing conditions and enforcement powers to bring about improvements.

The original scheme claims to have been a success with 662 landlords applying for a licence. Over 81% of properties inspected by the council were found to contain hazards that required work to protect the health and safety of the tenant. And 52 properties inspected had imminent hazards around areas such as fire safety and inadequate fire protection or detection, which all required immediate action. 

The scheme apparently also improved partnership working with Gedling council and Nottinghamshire Police to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Civil penalty notices have been issued in relation to 22 properties for failing to apply for a licence.

A council spokesperson says: “This scheme is being brought back … following a real successful period where we saw some incredible improvements to living standards.

“Selective Licensing reduces hazards, makes homes safer and helps landlords to ensure private properties are being well managed and maintained. 

“We carried out a consultation with landlords and we have taken their comments and feedback into consideration. We helped over dozens of residents with improvements, and we are confident that the scheme will be a success again.”