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A landlord has been fined for multiple breaches of the law controlling houses in multiple occupation, after a HMO in Barrow was found to have no internal fire doors, an inadequate fire alarm system, and with no safety checks having been done. The premises was also not licensed as an HMO. Council officers found significant breaches of the HMO Management Regulations in the property in Barrow town centre. These included a lack of internal fire doors, a totally inadequate fire alarm system, and no compliance safety checks being done. There was also no HMO licence in place for the property.

Changes to the way planning decisions are made will come in to force at the end of October.

Westmorland and Furness Council is holding a forum to support private landlords and managing agents to stay up to date with changes in housing law and provide guidance on maintaining good-quality homes.

Residents and businesses are being encouraged to ‘have your say’ in a new consultation as part of the next stage of developing Westmorland and Furness’ first Local Plan.

Regulators have recognised strengths in Westmorland and Furness Council’s Housing Landlord service and a culture of ‘putting tenants first’, awarding the service the second highest rating following a recent inspection.

Residents are invited to the Pavilion in Staveley for a drop-in event with Home Group representatives to learn more about the upcoming affordable housing plans for the former care home.

The event at Barrow Town Hall will help landlords and managing agents stay up to date with changes in housing law and provide guidance on maintaining good-quality homes

Council housing tenants are invited to share their views on a new draft strategy that explains how they can get involved in shaping housing services.

A former Lake District care home which closed in 2020 is set to be brought back to life to provide much-needed affordable homes for individuals, couples and families.

The three-year programme will improve the energy efficiency of up to 800 homes across Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness