Joe Dunne

Councillor for Tuebrook Breckside Park. Views & opinions are my own. Please send casework to [email protected] 📧

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Listening to Andy Burnhams Speech he has got it spot on in relation to the Government being London Centric and the need for more activity in the north. It is the same approach taken here in Liverpool, everything is centred around the City Centre where other areas suffer.

I have called for this to change in the past and ‘get the officers out of the Cunard’ most decisions are made there and impact areas that officers haven’t even stepped foot in. It’s time they actively work and base themselves in communities across Liverpool.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Thanks to the neighbours who altered me about this overflowing bin which was causing numerous issues in the Taplow Road area. The bin has now been removed, and I wish to thank the Street Scene department for their swift action in getting this issue resolved.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Richmond Park Play Area

We have now been informed that the new play area design has been selected and the contract has been awarded.

Following Liverpool City Council’s procurement scoring process, which included the final results from the public consultation, the winning contractor for Richmond Park Play Area is Wicksteed.

This means the project has now moved another important step forward. The next stage is for the contractor to confirm the installation date, and we will update neighbours as soon as we have this.

The proposed design includes a range of play equipment and accessible features, helping to make Richmond Park a better, more welcoming space for local children and families.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation and shared their views. This is another positive investment in our local parks and play areas, and we are pleased to see progress being made for Richmond Park.

We will keep neighbours updated once the installation timetable is confirmed.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

As phase 1 of our school uniform initiative, which we are still working on the form and almost the policy around it, I have allocated @BeginningsI £3,000 out of our local neighbourhood fund.

This fund will be further topped up in August subject to approvals and numbers.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

The point missing from this @LiverpoolLabour & @liamrobinson24 is that yes we might have an article 4, but people are actively bypassing the article 4 by not even applying for planning permission to begin with. They apply for HMO licenses which are granted with no application.

They know if they applied the likely hood it will get refused, this is where the joint approach from licencing and planning needs to happen. It obviously hasn’t happened in the past because of the sheer volume we are dealing with like this.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

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[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Alleyway improvement works are now in the Rocky Lane area

The current programme includes:

Rear of Ellel Grove to Rocky Lane
Started: 1 June
Due to finish: 11 June
Status: Finished

Rear of Ellel Grove to Preston Grove
12 June to 25 June

Rear of Denton Grove to Thurnham Street
26 June to 9 July

Rear of Thurnham Street to Rockhouse Street
10 July to 23 July

Rear of Rockhouse Street to Rossett Street
24 July to 31 July

These works include resurfacing, flags, cobbles, channels and tarmac overlay where needed. This should help improve the condition of the alleyways, reduce trip hazards, and make these areas safer and cleaner for neighbours.

Please be aware there may be some temporary disruption while the works take place, but the end result should be a noticeable improvement for the local area.

We will keep pushing for more investment into our streets, alleyways and back entries across Tuebrook.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Today have been out speaking to neighbours about the upcoming skips in the Celebration/Sunlight Street Area. Also spoke to a woman who has various housing problems which I am going to raise with the Housing.

Whilst out reported dumping rear of Somerset Place, Sunlight Street and Ellel Grove

If neighbours have any other concerns please email [email protected]

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

@Liverpoolshell They should have minister roles for actual professionals who know what they’re doing, not a MP who has probably no idea of that area and been parachuted in

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

26 Clifton Road

I have came across this advertisement for 26 Clifton Road and raised it with Housing Department and Planning Enforcement, alongside licencing department.

The description made here is false and not accurate, it is not HMO compliance and have no planning support for either of student accommodation or supporting scheme.

The ball is in the Council’s corner and how they deal with it. This is one of the problems we face here.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Following our ongoing investigations into HMOs across Tuebrook, we have now been informed that Liverpool City Council has served planning enforcement notices on a number of properties relating to HMO use. The landlords have been advised to cease operating as an HMO in a set period of time, if they continue to operate as a HMO, the Council may take the landlords to court.

This follows concerns we have repeatedly raised about properties being used as HMOs without the proper planning position being in place, and the wider impact this can have on neighbours and local communities.

We welcome this enforcement action. It shows that when concerns are properly investigated and evidence is gathered, action can be taken.

We will not be publicly naming the individual addresses, as affected occupiers have been provided with information directly by the Council explaining what the notices mean and what steps may follow.

This is part of our wider work on HMOs in Tuebrook. We have been pushing for better cross-checking between planning, licensing and housing departments so that properties cannot simply fall between different systems.

We will continue to monitor these cases closely and continue raising concerns where we believe properties are operating without the correct permissions.

If any neighbours have concerns about a property being used as an HMO, or believe a property is being used unlawfully, please get in touch with us and we will continue to raise these matters with the Council.

[Liverpool City Council @lpoolcouncil]

Empty homes = big opportunity 🏡

We’re working to bring properties back to life so they can be used by people currently in temporary accommodation — helping owners, supporting residents, and strengthening communities across Liverpool.

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[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Really pleased we have arranged a drop in for the Council Financial Inclusion team to Suzanne Boardman House and have approached other sheltered schemes if they would like a visit.

This Thursday we have an open drop in for the access to Adult Services team at the Tuebrook Hope Centre 11.00-1.00, anyone can call in.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

As neighbours will be aware, some months ago we expressed our deep disappointment that Peter Lloyd’s was not included for gym referral through GPs. We are happy to share that Peter Lloyd’s are now accepting GP referrals. A real positive for our neighbourhood.

We have asked Cllr Harry Doyle to turn the taps on at Peter Lloyd’s swimming pool, no update on when it will open still.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

I am disappointed the contractors for Persimmons haven’t stuck to their timelines for Breckside Park Cinder Path, as work still hasn’t started on this. However, I have spoke to the head of parks who has advised on the below:

“We've attended site a few times to check progress and none seen, last there mid week and it looked the same without the finished pathway so followed up with highways for a developer update. In the meantime, I'm seeing if we can at least get on and strim back the potential verge as its grown significantly with the recent weather. We are still planning to scrape; soil and seed it so we can routinely manage it.”

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Two HMO Certificate of Lawfulness objections submitted. Whilst some criticise us we are carrying on with the job in the best interests of the community and neighbours.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

14 March Road, Liverpool, L6 4DA
Planning Ref: 26LE/1607
Application: Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for use as a House in Multiple Occupation for 3–6 persons, Use Class C4

We are writing to let you know that Liverpool City Council has received an application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development at 14 March Road.

The application has been submitted on behalf of Itai Hadas Modern Cube Limited and relates to the use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation for 3–6 persons.

This is not a standard planning application in the usual sense. A Certificate of Lawfulness asks the Council to decide whether the use of the property is already lawful, usually based on evidence about how long and in what way the property has been used. The Council will consider evidence submitted by the applicant, but neighbours can also submit comments and evidence.

This property was also included on our local “properties of concern” list. Our records noted that there was an HMO licence in force, licence number 115328, issued on 17 June 2025, but at the time it was recorded there was no visible planning application on the Council’s planning register. We have been asking for clearer cross-checking between licensing and planning records so that situations like this are properly examined.

How to make a representation

You can submit comments to Liverpool City Council by:

Visiting the planning portal:
https://t.co/xBqWdRTKiC

Searching for the reference number:
26LE/1607

Or emailing:
[email protected]

Please include the following in your email or online comment:

Planning reference: 26LE/1607
Site address: 14 March Road, Liverpool, L6 4DA
Your name and address
Your comments or evidence

The Council letter says comments should be submitted within 21 days of 3 June 2026, so residents should aim to respond by 24 June 2026.

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

Today I have been out in the Rocky Lane area visiting neighbours about the upcoming skips. Whilst out spoke to neighbours about a variety of issues including parking and houses that may be operating without the correct permission.

Whilst out reported dumping on Sunlight Street, Dominion Street, Ellel Grove and Rockhouse Street.

Interestingly, I door knocked number 7 Rocky Lane that has put in a planning application for certificate of lawfulness for HMO. The property appeared empty, with one of the rooms visibly empty and not occupied, which would go against conditions for CoL

If neighbours have any other concerns please email [email protected]

[Joe Dunne @JoeDunne_]

@tonymc39 @julianHjessop How much is allocated and to what would be a big question, for instance in areas that have hotel other than the city centre, should their tourist tax go to a event taking place in the city centre or spent in the community in which it’s in?