Liam Calvert signed an open letter to council leaders proposing large fines be introduced for city landlords who do not fix issues in their properties.

The Norwich city councillor - who has faced calls to resign since allegations first emerged about the state of his property in Hotblack Road, one of a number he rents out - was among several signatories to the letter from campaign group Acorn, which represents tenants.

It was sent to Mike Stonard, the Labour leader at City Hall, who said in response that Mr Calvert was a "proven rogue landlord" and that Acorn should publicly condemn his conduct.

The mould inside the Hotblack Road property in 2023 (Image: Morrighan Humpleby) After the letter was sent to City Hall, and following press approaches to the Green Party and to Acorn, his name was removed from the letter while the Greens - which had stood by Mr Calvert since the scandal broke - announced he had agreed to step down while his conduct was investigated.

'HOUSING HYPOCRITE'

Mr Calvert has previously accused City Hall of "failing" its social housing tenants and has long acted as a champion for those forced to live in homes riddled with damp and mould.

He was first accused of hypocrisy several weeks ago after a neighbour complained that his terraced property was in dire need of roof repairs and has issues with damp which has affected her home.

The damp in 2022 (Image: Morrighan Humpleby)

Following that story, Morrighan Humpleby, who rented the house from........

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