To seek approval of a policy for the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders and to seek delegated authority for their use in cases of nuisance long term empty homes, where all other methods of resolving the problem have been exhausted.
"It is anticipated that this report, or parts of it, might be considered following the exclusion of the public and press as it contains exempt information as defined in Paragraph(s) 1, 2 and 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended."
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (Headless Cross & Oakenshaw Ward);
Decision due: 13 Mar 2012 by Executive
Reason: To approve a policy for Compulsory Purchase of Properties
Decision due: 16 Apr 2012 by Council
Lead member: Councillor Brandon Clayton brandon.clayton@redditchbc.gov.uk
Lead director:
Department: Leisure, Culture, Environment & Community Services and Deputy Chief Executive's Directorate
Contact: A Gittins, Policy Officer, Strategy and Partnerships Email: alexandra.gittins@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Tel: 01527 64252 ext 3225.