URL: https://moderngov.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=313

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Executive Member for Finance and the Executive Member for Development submitted a report for Executive’s consideration.   According to data extracted from council tax records for 7 October 2024, 2,695 homes were empty in Middlesbrough. Empty homes were monitored and tracked through a corporate dashboard which provided a comprehensive overview of the Council’s current position.  

Content: The Executive Member for Finance and the Executive Member for Development submitted a report for Executive’s consideration.   According to data extracted from council tax records for 7 October 2024, 2,695 homes were empty in Middlesbrough. Empty homes were monitored and tracked through a corporate dashboard which provided a comprehensive overview of the Council’s current position.     ORDERED that Executive:   1.    Approve the Empty Property Strategy – Domestic. 2.    Delegate any future minor revisions/modifications to the Director of Finance and the Director of Regeneration following consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and the Executive Member for Development. The purpose of which was to maintain effective service delivery and reflect revisions brought about by regulatory and/or statutory guidance changes.

Date of Decision: December 4, 2024