Council was presented with a report which requested a works in default budget to tackle long term empty properties and properties in substantial disrepair in the private sector. Members welcomed the report. It was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Rooney and
RESOLVED –
(i) The works in default budget previously approved by Council be allocated to tackle long term empty properties and properties in substantial disrepair;
(ii) Authority be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) in conjunction with the Executive member for Housing and Community Safety to authorise works in default, including to demolish/rebuild/repair the properties (should the owners not comply with the legal enforcement notices);
(iii) Recovered costs from the approved budget of £120,000 to carry out works in default be used to tackle similar long term empty and properties in disrepair as part of a rolling programme.