The Council’s current Empty Homes Strategy covers the period 2009 to 2012, and a revised Strategy has to be prepared. The report presents outcomes of a review of progress to date in Oxford and potential future priorities, and seeks permission to consult on issues arising within a Draft Empty Homes Consultation Document.

The Head of Housing submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) that sought approval for the refreshed Empty Property Strategy 2013-2018 for Oxford City. Councillor Scott Seamons presented the report to the Board and explained the background.

Resolved to:-

(1)    Note the good area of work and confirm the Council’s commitment to ensuring empty property is brought back into use;

(2)     Endorse the refreshed Empty Property Strategy