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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Empty Dwelling Management Orders

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 46286 on Housing, whether she plans to (a) bring forward legislative proposals and (b) update guidance on Empty Dwelling Management on the issuing of those orders for empty homes of the deceased.

Answer

As set out in the Devolution White paper, we are committed to strengthening local authority powers to take over the management of vacant residential premises. Further updates will be provided in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57265
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Link
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