To seek Executive approval for the adoption of the Empty Homes Strategy.
The 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 approach to long-term empty properties. The Strategy acknowledges the detrimental issues that can arise from a small number of empty homes and articulates the importance of proportionate and appropriate action in addressing these cases.
On 15 May 2023 the Executive approved that the Draft Empty Homes Strategy be subject to a period of public consultation. That consultation is now complete with the majority of responses positive as to the approach and objectives contained in the draft document.
An Equality Impact Assessment has been undertaken and the Strategy is now recommended for adoption.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2023
Decision due: 9 Oct 2023 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Housing
Lead director: Director of Housing
Contact: Robyn Lyons, Director of Housing Email: rlyons@fareham.gov.uk.
Consultees
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Background Papers: None