Rule changes
The changes we publish to the rules we track, and the council schemes our checks confirm, are recorded here: dated, and linked to the official source. RSS · For rumoured and not-yet-in-force law, see what's coming (and what's just noise).
Some changes are decided by our automated checks: two independent AI models must each agree with the official page. Each one is logged and can be reversed, and a reversal is recorded here as a correction. The RSS feed has only the changes we published by hand.
16/10/2026
Luton Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 05/02/2024 to 04/02/2029. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on 25 October 2023, and shall come into force on 5 February 2024."
16/10/2026
Luton Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 05/02/2024 to 04/02/2029. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on 25 October 2023, and shall come into force on 5 February 2024."
16/10/2026
Wirral Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 01/04/2024. Fee as stated by the council: £585. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Wirral currently has two selective licensing schemes: the 2024 to 2029 scheme and; the 2025 to 2030 scheme."
16/10/2026
Wirral Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/10/2025 to 30/09/2030. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Therefore, the designation need not be confirmed and will come into force on 1 October 2025 and unless previously revoked, this designation shall cease to have effect on 30 September 2030."
16/10/2026
Thurrock Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 05/01/2026 to 04/01/2031. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This Designation shall come into force on 5 January 2026 (not less than 3 months after decision date)."
16/10/2026
Thurrock Borough Council: additional licensing scheme designated, starts 07/09/2025
Runs from 07/09/2025 to 06/08/2030. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on 7th May 2025 and shall come into force on 7th September 2025."
16/10/2026
Barking and Dagenham Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 09/01/2025. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Our new Additional Licensing Scheme (PDF, 258.21 KB) was launched on 9 January 2025 and will run for five years following its approval by the Council’s Cabinet on 23 July 2024 ."
16/10/2026
Barking and Dagenham Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 06/04/2025 to 05/04/2030. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Designation will come into force on 6 April 2025."
16/10/2026
Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/06/2023 to 31/05/2028. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Designation shall apply to the whole area of the district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as delineated and edged black on the Map at Annex A."
16/10/2026
Greenwich Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 01/10/2022. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This would replace the current scheme and create a more consistent approach across these areas."
16/10/2026
Oldham Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 04/07/2022. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The areas shown on the maps overleaf will be subject to selective licensing under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004 with effect from 4 July 2022"
16/10/2026
Islington Borough Council: selective licensing scheme designated, starts 23/11/2026
Runs from 23/11/2026 to 22/11/2031. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on 21st August 2026 and shall come into force at 12.00am on 23rd November 2026."
16/10/2026
Islington Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 20/05/2024 to 19/05/2029. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The scheme will come into force on 20 May 2024 and unless revoked beforehand or extended will cease to have effect on 19 May 2029."
16/10/2026
Salford City Council: additional licensing scheme designated, starts 24/11/2026
Runs from 24/11/2026 to 24/11/2031. Fee as stated by the council: New application base fee totals £1,431.65 (2 to 4 flats), £1,711.65 (5 to 8 flats) and £1,991.65 (9+ flats); discounted fees apply for accredited landlords and early applications. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The scheme will commence on 24 November 2026 and will last for five years."
16/10/2026
Salford City Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 21/01/2026 to 21/01/2031. Fee as stated by the council: Non-accredited landlords: first application £450 (21 Jan to 21 Apr 2026), £530 (22 Apr to 21 Jul 2026), £609 from 22 Jul 2026; subsequent application £410, £490, then £570. Accredited landlords: £390 first, £370 subsequent (21 Jan to 21 Apr 2026).. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This scheme will commence on 21 January 2026 and will last for five years with an end date of 21 January 2031."
16/10/2026
Salford City Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/09/2022 to 01/09/2027. Fee as stated by the council: Non-accredited landlords: £472 first application / £447 subsequent (1 Sep to 1 Dec 2022), £523 / £498 (2 Dec 2022 to 1 Mar 2023), £609 / £589 from 2 March 2023. Accredited landlords: £390 first application / £365 subsequent (1 Sep to 1 Dec 2022). Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Salford City Council has designated a Selective Licensing scheme in the Eccles, Barton and Winton area of Salford."
16/10/2026
Redbridge Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 18/09/2023 to 17/09/2028. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation will come into force on Monday 18 September 2023 and unless revoked beforehand or extended will cease to have effect on 17 September 2028 or earlier if the Council revokes the scheme under section 60 of the Act."
16/10/2026
Redbridge Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 08/04/2024 to 07/04/2029. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation will come into force on 8 April 2024 and unless revoked beforehand or extended will cease to have effect on 7 April 2029."
16/10/2026
Redbridge Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/11/2023 to 31/10/2028. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation will come into force on 1st November 2023 and unless revoked beforehand or extended will cease to have effect on 31st October 2028."
16/10/2026
Hounslow Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 11/12/2025 to 10/12/2030. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Therefore, the designation need not be confirmed and will come into force on 11th December 2025 and unless revoked beforehand or extended will cease to have effect on 10th December 2030."
16/10/2026
Harrow Borough Council: selective licensing scheme designated, starts 01/09/2026
Runs from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2031. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on 2nd February 2026, and shall come into force on 1st September 2026"
16/10/2026
Harrow Borough Council: selective licensing scheme designated, starts 01/09/2026
Runs from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2031. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on 2nd February 2026, and shall come into force on 1st September 2026"
16/10/2026
Harrow Borough Council: selective licensing scheme designated, starts 06/07/2026
Runs from 06/07/2026 to 05/07/2031. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on 2nd February 2026, and shall come into force on 6th July 2026"
16/10/2026
Walsall Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/09/2022 to 31/08/2027. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The additional licensing rules apply from 1 September 2022 until 31 August 2027."
16/10/2026
Arun District Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/02/2025 to 31/01/2030. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This Designation shall come into force on 1st February 2025 and cease to have effect on 31st January 2030, or earlier if the Council revokes the scheme under section 60 of the Act."
16/10/2026
Warwick District Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 18/01/2024 to 17/01/2029. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Upon the Designation coming into force on 18th January 2024, a person who operates a licensable property without licence, will commit an offence under section 72(1) of the Act, and upon summary conviction will be liable to an unlimited fine or a Civil Penalty of up to £30,000 per offence."
16/10/2026
East Staffordshire Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 12/09/2022 to 11/09/2027. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The designation will come into force on 12 September 2022 and will have effect until 11 September 2027."
16/10/2026
Oxford City Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/09/2022 to 31/08/2027. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation shall come into force on 1st September 2022 and shall cease to have effect five years after such date at midnight on 31st August 2027."
16/10/2026
Oxford City Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/09/2022 to 31/08/2027. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation shall come into force on 1st September 2022 and shall cease to have effect five years after such date at midnight on the 31st August 2027."
16/10/2026
Mansfield: selective licensing scheme designated, starts 13/09/2025
Runs from 13/09/2025 to 12/09/2030. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The designation will come into force on 13th September 2025."
16/10/2026
Charnwood Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2028. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Therefore, the designation need not be confirmed and will come into force on 1st April 2023 and unless revoked beforehand or extended will cease to have effect on 31st March 2028."
16/10/2026
Charnwood Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2028. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Therefore, the designation need not be confirmed and will come into force on 1 st April 2023."
16/10/2026
West Northamptonshire Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 24/02/2025 to 23/02/2030. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "A new Additional Licensing Scheme started on 24 February 2025 and will run for 5 years."
16/10/2026
Bedford Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 21/05/2023 to 20/05/2028. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The designation will come into force on the 21st May 2023 and unless revoked beforehand it will remain in force for a period of 5 years from this date."
16/10/2026
Portsmouth City Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 01/09/2023. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "Portsmouth City Council has chosen to use this power, meaning that all HMOs in the city require a licence from 1 September 2023."
16/10/2026
Southend-on-Sea City Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/12/2021 to 30/11/2026. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation shall cease to have effect on 30th November 2026 (or earlier if the Council decides to revoke the designation under section 84 of the Act)."
16/10/2026
Peterborough City Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 11/03/2024 to 10/03/2029. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Selective Licensing Scheme began on 11 March 2024 and will run for five years until 10 March 2029."
16/10/2026
City of York Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2028. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on 17 August 2022 and shall come into force on 1st April 2023."
16/10/2026
North Yorkshire Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/05/2022 to 30/04/2027. Fee as stated by the council: £550 for the first property and £100 for each additional property owned by the same landlord.. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The current designation started on 1 May 2022 and is due to end on 30 April 2027."
16/10/2026
North Yorkshire Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/06/2024 to 31/05/2029. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 16/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 16/10/2026. Source sentence: "The designation was made on 23 January 2024 and will come into effect on 1 June 2024 and shall cease to have effect on 31 May 2029."
15/10/2026
Bolton Borough Council: additional licensing scheme under consultation
Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "Bolton Council is proposing to introduce a boroughwide Additional Licensing Scheme under the Housing Act 2004."
15/10/2026
Newham: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2027. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Designation will come into force on 1 January 2023 and unless previously revoked, shall cease to have effect on 31 December 2027."
15/10/2026
Lewisham Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 05/04/2022 to 04/04/2027. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Designation shall come into force on 5 April 2022."
15/10/2026
Gedling: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/11/2022 to 31/10/2027. Fee as stated by the council: Online application (New Licence): Accredited Landlords £400 Part 1 + £245 Part 2 = £645; Non Accredited Landlords £400 + £440 = £840 (Re-Licence fees do not apply to Phase 2 applications). Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "A second designation known as Phase 2 became operational in prescribed parts of Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Village on the 1st November 2022 and will run until 31st October 2027."
15/10/2026
Middlesbrough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 03/07/2023 to 02/07/2028. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation is made on the 17th day of March 2023 and shall come into force on the 3rd day of July 2023"
15/10/2026
Halton Borough Council: selective licensing scheme under consultation
Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "No final decision has been made at this stage."
15/10/2026
Reading Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 01/03/2026. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "For HMOs with 3-4 occupants we have an additional licensing scheme in place with it’s own application process – see details of the extension of property licensing"
15/10/2026
Ashfield: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 25/07/2022 to 25/07/2027. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "The designation is expected to run until 25 July 2027, during this period privately rented homes in the designated areas are required to be licensed."
15/10/2026
Durham County Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 01/04/2022 to 31/03/2027. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Secretary of State confirmed on 30th November 2021 that the designations shall come into force on 1st April 2022 and shall cease to have effect five years after such date, namely 31st March 2027, or earlier if the Council revokes the scheme under Section 84 of the Act."
15/10/2026
Lambeth Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 09/12/2021 to 08/12/2026. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "This designation may be cited as the London Borough of Lambeth Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing and shall come into force on 9 December 2021 and shall cease to have effect on 8 December 2026 or earlier if the Council revokes the scheme under section 60 of the Act."
15/10/2026
Lambeth Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 02/09/2024. Fee as stated by the council: £1025 per licence (Part A £717.50, Part B £307.50). Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "The first phase of the scheme came into force on Monday 2 September 2024 in the following wards:"
15/10/2026
Ealing Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 01/04/2022. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Selective Licence Scheme is currently assisting the council to: improve housing conditions by eliminating poor standards of management in the private rented sector improve the management of private rented properties and reduce ASB in the private rented sector eliminate rogue landlords improve th"
15/10/2026
Liverpool: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 01/04/2022. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "A selective landlord licensing scheme in Liverpool which covers designated wards started on 1st April 2022."
15/10/2026
Nottingham: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 01/12/2023. Fee as stated by the council: Individual property licence total £759 (accredited), £950 (non-accredited), £1,318 (less compliant) from 1 April 2026. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 15/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 15/10/2026. Source sentence: "The second scheme of selective licensing started on 01 December 2023."
14/10/2026
Havering Borough Council: additional licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 18/03/2026 to 17/03/2031. Fee as stated by the council: £1400 total before discounts (Part A application fee £840, Part B licensing fee £560). Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 14/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 14/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Scheme 3 Designation Area was agreed at the 10 December 2025 Cabinet meeting , and is in effect from 18 March 2026 until 17 March 2031."
14/10/2026
Havering Borough Council: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
Runs from 18/03/2026 to 17/03/2031. Fee as stated by the council: £950 total before discounts (Part A application fee £570 plus Part B licensing fee £380). Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 14/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 14/10/2026. Source sentence: "The Scheme 2 Designation Area was agreed at the 10 December 2025 Cabinet meeting , and is in effect from 18 March 2026 until 17 March 2031."
14/10/2026
Newham: selective licensing scheme confirmed in force
In effect from 01/06/2023. Which streets it covers is checked separately: until then, check your exact address against the council's own page. Matched word for word against the council's page as read on 14/10/2026, and confirmed by an independent second check on 14/10/2026. Source sentence: "You wish to apply for a Selective Licence under the new licensing designation scheme which commences on 1 June 2023 (you cannot renew your previous Selective licence as these have expired, you must make a new application)"