Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 59458
Empty Property: Devon
Tabled: 12 June 2025
Answered: 20 June 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to reduce the number of empty and abandoned homes in Devon.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe government wants to see more empty homes brought back into use across the country, including in Devon.Local authorities have strong powers and incentives to tackle empty homes. They have the discretionary powers to charge additional council tax on pro...
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