Issue details

Compulsory Purchase Orders

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.

Agenda items

Documents

  • Report of the Head of Community Services; Private Sector Housing Strategy 2010; Empty Homes Strategy 2008