Cabinet is asked to support the commissioning
of a public consultation on whether the premium levels for long
term empty properties and second homes should be varied from April
2025
As detailed in the recommendations, along with
an additional recommendation of:
(3) That formal thanks
be passed on to the Homelessness and Prevention Service Team for
their work undertaken on the challenges faced on a daily basis.
That up
to a maximum of £150,000 be made available to cover the
predicted shortfall in 2024/25 subject to Cambrian Aquatics
willingness to run the baths and a report be brought back to
Cabinet no later than December 2024 before the budget for 2025/26
is set.