Deputy mayor flags rising HMO numbers on Yorkshire coast

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North Yorkshire's deputy mayor for policing has raised concerns about growing numbers of houses in multiple occupation affecting coastal communities.

Jo Coles, North Yorkshire's deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime, has raised concerns about the growing concentration of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) on the Yorkshire coast. Speaking at a meeting of the York and North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel on Wednesday, 14 October, she said coastal areas are "predominantly affected" by such properties and that planning applications for HMOs "do seem to be predominantly affecting coastal communities currently".

Coles expressed concern about policies around accommodation for vulnerable people and said she had been working with partners over the summer on community safety issues in Scarborough and Eastfield. She told the panel that whilst responsibility for housing provision rests with North Yorkshire Council, the implications for policing should be considered when accommodation decisions are made. She has held discussions with partners about specific properties and wider issues affecting coastal towns.

The comments come amid ongoing controversy over emergency accommodation schemes in Scarborough. Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has objected to planning applications submitted by specialist housing provider Homemore to formally designate The Lodge on Valley Road and The Redcliffe Hotel as mixed-use hotel and emergency accommodation facilities.

Deputy mayor flags rising HMO numbers on Yorkshire coast — Image: The Press (York)

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Deputy mayor raises concerns over growing number of HMOs on Yorkshire coastCoastal areas are “predominantly affected” by houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), North Yorkshire’s deputy mayor has said.The Press (York) · 14 Oct, 16:00
Deputy mayor raises concerns over growing number of HMOs on Yorkshire coastCoastal areas are “predominantly affected” by houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), North Yorkshire’s deputy mayor has said.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 14 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Jo Coles · North Yorkshire Council · Homemore · Alison Hume · Scarborough · Yorkshire

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