Decision details

The report of the Head of Housing Services was submitted, informing Members of progress in the preparation of the Exeter Empty Homes Strategy 2009-2014 and advising them of proposals for consultation.

Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at their meeting on 10 March 2009 and the support and comments of Members were noted.

Executive welcomed the Strategy and congratulated the Empty Homes Partnership on the achievements of the scheme over the past 13 years. Members were pleased to note that the Partnership was close to bringing its 1000^th dwelling back into use.  The Chair re-stated the commitment of the Administration to fully utilise all housing stock in the city and minimise the number of empty homes.

Executive approved the draft Empty Homes Strategy and that the draft strategy goes out for public consultation, the results and amended strategy to be reported to Executive in June 2009.