Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 57265
Empty Dwelling Management Orders
Tabled: 4 June 2025
Answered: 16 June 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
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 Manag
Answer
Matthew PennycookAs 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.