00:00Solihull councillors have renewed their commitment to tackling the growing number of houses
00:05in multiple occupation across the borough. The authority says work is continuing towards
00:11stronger planning controls, including an Article 4 direction removing some permitted
00:17development rights. The issue prompted a lengthy debate after Reform UK linked HMOs with immigration
00:24and calls for stronger government action. Other councillors argued the focus should remain on
00:30planning powers rather than asylum policy. The amended motion was approved with the council
00:35confirming further consultation and supporting evidence will be completed before proposals
00:41return to councillors for a final decision.
