Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 74712

Empty Dwelling Management Orders

Tabled: 3 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has considered bringing forward legislative proposals on Empty Dwelling Management Orders.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The government wants to see more empty homes brought back into use across the country. Local authorities have strong powers and incentives to tackle empty homes. They have the discretionary powers to charge additional council tax on properties which have ...
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