Decision details

To approve the Empty Homes Strategy 2026 – 2031.

RESOLVED – that:

a)    the success of the previous long term empty property strategy 2021 – 2026 which has seen 386 empty residential properties brought back into use exceeding the Strategy target, providing homes for over 900 residents* including supported and adapted homes enabling some of our most vulnerable to live independently in their communities be welcomed;

b)   the new Empty Homes Strategy 2026 – 2031 setting a new, increased target to bring 400 empty properties back into use be approved; and

c)    to receive an annual update of delivery against the new target be agreed.