Decision details

The report of the Head of Housing Services was submitted, informing Members of the consultation results for the draft Empty Homes Strategy 2009-2014 and recommending approval of the amended version.

Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at their meeting on 2 June 2009 and the support and comments of members were noted. Executive members supported the proposed amendments and welcomed the revised Strategy. 

Executive resolved that:-

(1)        the actions and revisions to the Empty Homes Strategy as set out in paragraph 4 of the report be approved;

(2)        the revised action plan contained in Appendix 1 of the report be approved;

(3)        Scrutiny Committee – Community receive an annual update on progress against the action plan; and

(4)        in accordance with the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, the Empty Homes Strategy and action plan be placed on the website and further comments invited from the community.