Issue - meetings

The report of the Strategic Director of Communities

Presented by the Communities and Climate Change Portfolio Holder

The Communities and Climate Change Portfolio Holder presented the report.

A brief discussion was had.

It was moved by Councillor M Wyatt, seconded by Councillor R Blunt, and

RESOLVED THAT:

The recommendations contained within the report be approved.

Reason for decision: On this occasion due to the nature of the case, Cabinet is requested to review and confirm that a Compulsory Purchase Order is the correct enforcement approach. The property has been empty for a considerable amount of time, is affecting neighbouring properties, has attracted complaints from the public, ward members and the Parish Council

Officers have delegated powers to carry out enforcement action under the Empty Homes Policy. In the Constitution, Section E sets out that where Executive Functions have been delegated, it does not prevent the Cabinet from reviewing decisions made in the discharge of those functions in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.