Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 114039
Empty Property: Shops
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Jo Platt
Labour (Co-op) — Leigh and Atherton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking the tackle the number of vacant properties on high streets.
Answer
Miatta FahnbullehThis government is taking action to revitalise our high streets, including tackling vacancy through High Street Rental Auctions, which empower local authorities to bring long-term vacant commercial properties back into use. This is complemented by place-b...
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