20/10/2026
π¨ LIB DEMS BLOCK LABOUR'S HMO RESTRICTIONS π¨
Liverpool Labour has worked hard over the last three years to end the scourge of HMOs by bringing forward new Article 4 directions to protect more areas of our city. These changes were due to come into force on 20 October; now, thanks to the grandstanding of Carl Cashman and the Liberal Democrats, these new powers will be delayed, leaving our communities helpless at the hands of rogue developers.
Thanks to the Liberal Democrats, Kirkdale West and East, Everton North, County, Walton, Orrell Park, Fazakerely North and West, Tuebrook, Old Swan, Stoneycroft, Penny Lane, Calderstones, St Michaels, Sefton Park and Festival Gardens now face the prospect of even more HMOs in their areas. Labour did the hard work to protect these communities, working hand-in-hand with residents; the Liberal Democrats have shown that they donβt care what local residents think and are happy for them to be used as pawns in their political games.
The Liberal Democrats worked with the Tories to get us into this mess, allowing HMOs to be built anywhere and everywhere. Now that Labour has found a way to protect our communities and undo the damage, the Liberal Democrats have shown their true Conservative colours to stifle and frustrate the process.
Itβs clear that the Liberal Democrats do not care about the residents of Liverpool, otherwise they would welcome these changes. Every other party on Liverpool City Council has welcomed these changes. Our constituents have told us they wanted these changes; Labour delivered them. The Liberal Democrats have now picked their side in the fight; the side of rogue developers.