Here are the two maps I have been updating for several weeks, based on data provided by Broxtowe Borough Council. It has been slow but never tedious and, yes, I'm sure there are errors but they are few. I have spent some time cross-checking the data I have. If anyone does spot any errors please tell me so I can ensure they do not appear in the early-2020 update I have planned once I have updated information from Broxtowe Borough Council.
The next map will have colour coded pins, which will indicate the number of occupants in each recorded property. The map will not include individual addresses or postcodes.
*Both the maps below can be found in their original format elsewhere on BeestonWeek. What these maps have is more detail.
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Click here to see a Google based map of HMO registered properties in Beeston.
This is a test which appears to work.
Below is a hard copy with amendments.
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My next version, once I have the skills, will have the pins colour coded by year.
Even with 20 plus addresses to be added at some point, I believe there will be more. Broxtowe Borough Council’s attitude, even accepting its staff shortages (which it is trying to address), towards HMO registration is lax and will only change when there are more robust procedures and controls in place.
In fairness, staff have said they are planning changes to HMO registration procedures following my observations, which I welcome. It may be fear of penalising ‘good landlords’ that holds the Council back. My argument, based on experience over many years, is that ‘good landlords’ welcome robust procedures and registration because they have nothing to fear.
The Council has to use council tax exemptions and HMO registration to introduce property inspections annually to ensure houses meet required standards. This is in the best interests of tenants, neighbours and, yes, landlords too!
