Issue - meetings

That the contents of the report be noted and supported.

The Community and Business Protection Manager introduced a report to provide an overview of the work undertaken by the Empty Homes Services.  She gave a joint presentation with the Empty Homes Development Officer which covered the following:

• context
• achievements since 2019
• case studies

Councillor Patrick Heesom thanked the Community and Business Protection Manager for the high standard of her report.

Councillor Chris Bithell commented on the problem of empty properties which had fallen into disrepair and the need to bring back into use as soon as possible to address the need for housing.

The recommendations were moved and seconded by Councillors Patrick Heesom and Joe Johnson.

RESOLVED:

That the contents of the report be noted and supported.