Issue details

Empty Homes Policy Update

Purpose of report: To consider the implications to the Council of the introduction of the new powers under "The Housing (Empty Dwelling Managemetn Orders) (Prescribed Exceptions and REquirements) (England) Order 2006'. This will affect owners of empty properties. Timescale to be agreed.

Members are asked to: Consider the implications for bringing empty properties back into use.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Implication: Crime & Disorder; Financial; Legal;

Level of Risk: 01-03 Acceptable;

Decision due: 14/07/08 by Executive Member for Health & Adult Social Services

Lead member: Councillor Susan Sunderland cllr.ssunderland@york.gov.uk

Lead director: Director of Housing and Adult Social Services

Department: Housing & Adult Social Services Directorate

Contact: Ruth Abbott Email: ruth.abbott@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Private Sector Renewal Strategy

Consultees

Making Representations: In writing or by email to Ruth Abbott by mid May

Decisions

15/07/2008 - Empty Homes Policy

Agenda items

14/07/2008 - Executive Member for Housing and Adult Social Services Advisory Panel Empty Homes Policy 14/07/2008

Documents

Committee Report for Empty Dwelling Management Orders Update