Decision details

To seek approval of the draft Empty Homes Strategy for a minimum six-week period of public consultation.

The draft Empty Homes Strategy provides an overview of the amount and type of empty homes in the Borough, together with two objectives relating to the Council’s potential approach to empty properties.  The draft Strategy acknowledges the detrimental issues that can arise with a small number of empty homes and articulates the importance of proportionate and appropriate action in addressing the issue.

RESOLVED that:

(a)  the draft Empty Homes Strategy (as provided in Appendix A to the report, be published for a minimum six-week period of public consultation; and

(b)  the Head of Housing Delivery be authorised to make any necessary minor amendments to the draft Empty Homes Strategy, prior to publication, provided these do not change the overall direction or emphasis and following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing.