Issue - meetings

Councillor Draycott submits a report giving an update on the progress of the Empty Homes Strategy. The Cabinet is recommended to note the progress made in reducing the number of empty homes, approve a rolling programme of Compulsory Purchase Orders and support the exploration of Private Finance Initiatives to fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of empty properties with a Registered Social Landlord.

Councillor Draycott submitted a report updating the Cabinet on the progress of the Empty Homes Strategy and seeking approval to actions to facilitate further progress.

RESOLVED:

(1)that the progress that had been made to date in reducing the number of empty homes and the fact that this was set to continue, be noted;

(2)that a rolling programme of Compulsory Purchase Orders on the hardcore of vacant five year plus property where owners have persistently refused to respond, be approved; and

(3)that the exploration of Private Finance Initiatives to fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of properties in partnership with a Registered Social Landlord, be supported.