There is just over a month left for people to have their say on a proposal to introduce a new licensing scheme for private landlords in parts of the Mansfield district.

Mansfield council is proposing a selective licensing scheme which would affect all rented properties in streets within six wards.

The consultation, to enable people have their say on the scheme, runs until 16 December and will help to inform councillors when they decide whether to move forward with the scheme. If approved it could be in place during spring next year.

So far there have been 65 responses with equal numbers coming from both landlords and tenants.

A council spokesperson says: “We would love to hear from more people about what they think about this scheme and how it could be run.

“Thousands of properties across the district could be affected by these proposed changes so it is important to hear from as many people as possible. Anyone can comment in this consultation, not just tenants and landlords.

“The aim of selective licensing would be to improve the standard and safety of private rental accommodation for tenants and to ensure that landlords kept their properties up to good standard. It can also help reduce antisocial behaviour.

“It is a key priority for the council is see that all our residents have a safe and suitable place that they can call home.”

The mandatory licences would cost landlords between £650 and £800 for each rented property in these areas.

Under the scheme, the council would – in its words – “work with landlords and residents to improve a neighbourhood and, where necessary, licensing conditions and enforcement powers could be employed to bring about improvements.”