Mansfield leader rejects 'worst HMO street' claim

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

Mansfield's executive mayor has rejected claims that one of the town's streets is the worst for houses in multiple occupation.

Executive mayor Andy Abrahams of Mansfield has rejected reports that Princes Street is the worst street in the country for houses in multiple occupation, calling the claims 'misinformation'. He has instructed council staff to determine how many HMOs actually exist in Mansfield to establish whether the town genuinely has a problem.

Princes Street was dubbed 'HMO Street' by a resident after reports of parking difficulties and overflowing bins. The Local Democracy Reporting Service first reported the high proportion of house-shares in August following discussions with Mansfield MP Steve Yemm, who has raised concerns in parliament about HMO concentrations across his constituency.

Yemm has called for an investigation into whether stricter planning rules, known as an Article 4 direction, are necessary to limit HMO development. The council is now examining whether such measures are required or whether describing Mansfield as an 'HMO hotspot' is unfounded.

How it is being reported

• Mansfield leader blasts misinformation and announces plan after ‘HMO Street’ is branded worst in countryThe leader has instructed staff to find out how many HMOs there actually areNottinghamshire Live · 9 Oct, 12:30
• Mansfield Mayor blasts 'misinformation' after town street is branded 'worst for HMOs in the country'The leader of Mansfield District Council has blasted ‘misinformation’ after one of the town’s streets was named the worst in the country for HMOs.Mansfield Chad · 9 Oct, 12:23

In this story: Mansfield · Andy Abrahams · Steve Yemm · Princes Street · Mansfield District Council

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