Conduct review of abandoned buildings and potential to refurbish into shelters

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closedMinistry of Housing, Communities & Local GovernmentOpened 14 November 2025Closed 14 May 2026

Background

We call on the Government to work with property owners, county councils, town councils and building companies/charities to conduct a review of abandoned buildings. The review should consider whether these buildings can be refurbished into shelters for the homeless, and for children under 18.

Additional details

The United Kingdom has a problem with things like homelessness, domestic violence and under 18s within unsafe environments and this idea could bring about a change for the UK by providing a safe environment for them to start their lives as well as providing more jobs within the UK. It may also change views on rehabilitation and 'second chances'!

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 744694.