Housing

Council cracks down on noisy neighbours with fines and equipment...
A strong line has been taken against persistent noise offenders after the council received multiple complaints about loud music and…

There is still time to have your say on plans to improve rented...
A scheme designed to improve housing standards and protect Scunthorpe communities from rogue landlords and anti-social tenants has been proposed.…

Find out more about new licensing proposals for privately rented...
A Selective Licensing scheme designed to improve housing standards and protect Scunthorpe communities from rogue landlords and anti-social tenants has…

Have your say: Proposal to improve homes and communities in...
A scheme designed to improve housing standards and protect Scunthorpe communities from rogue landlords and anti-social tenants has been proposed.…

Equipment seized from noisy neighbours
Council officers, working alongside Humberside Police, have seized equipment from a Scunthorpe house after neighbours complained about loud music. The…

Five-year housing vision announced
An ambitious plan to transform housing across North Lincolnshire, delivering hundreds of new homes for older people and those with…

Council to seek views on new powers to tackle rogue landlords
North Lincolnshire Council is to consult on a new licensing scheme that aims to tackle rogue landlords in parts of…

Project keeping hundreds of homes warm in North Lincolnshire...
An energy-efficiency project that has kept more than 160 households in North Lincolnshire warm this winter has been recognised nationally.…

Fall in rough sleepers thanks to targeted support
The number of people sleeping rough in North Lincolnshire has been halved thanks to targeted work helping people get off…

Second fine for rogue landlord
A Scunthorpe landlord has received fines totalling £5259.75 after council officers found nine different safety violations at a single property.…

Dozens more families to benefit from home energy efficiency...
An energy efficiency scheme already keeping more than 150 homes warmer this winter will be rolled out to even more…

Landlord fined over dangerous properties
A Scunthorpe landlord has been fined £3,607 over properties that were so dangerous tenants’ lives were at risk. North Lincolnshire…

New scheme to launch for landlords as council cracks down on...
Renters across North Lincolnshire are to be protected further with the launch of a new “scores on the doors” style…

New measures to protect residents at mobile home sites
Owners and licence holders of mobile home sites must apply to North Lincolnshire Council to be added to a new…

New dementia friendly apartments being snapped up well before...
New two-bed apartments for rent giving people with dementia and their carers the chance to live independent lives are being…