- The majority choose not to leave any further comments on the strategic approach (74%)
- Equal proportions (3% each) comment that more enforcement powers or penalties are needed, and conversely that property owner’s rights should be respected
Further comments on the strategic approach
Summary
Do you have any (other) comments to make about the draft strategic approach?
Base: Total sample (489)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Need more enforcement powers/penalties to deal with empty buildings | 3 |
| 3 | Respect property owner's rights | 3 |
| 12 | Just get on with it/more action | 3 |
| 13 | Incentives and financial support needed to help owners/landlords | 2 |
| 14 | Make sure residents are involved/measure and report back on progress of the strategy | 2 |
| 15 | Negative comments about the Council | 2 |
| 16 | Crack down on HMOs and short-term lets | 2 |
| 17 | Ensure affordable housing goes to local residents in need only | 2 |
| 18 | Positive comments about the strategy | 1 |
| 19 | More advice and support needed/more accessible information | 1 |
| 20 | Enforcement is not the way to go | 1 |
| 21 | Include commercial/retail buildings | 1 |
| 22 | More joined up information on status of empty properties | 1 |
| 23 | Work in partnership e.g. with police, bigger landlords, HNAS | 1 |
| 24 | Won't fix the housing problems/should address general overcrowding and related problems e.g. lack of parking | 1 |
| 25 | Empty properties means lost council tax revenue | 1 |
| 26 | High quality and sustainable properties are essential | 1 |
| 27 | Put less focus on energy efficiency and sustainability | 1 |
| 28 | Other e.g. adapt strategy as it progresses, be precise in definitions, make sure partnerships/working groups are small and effective, affordability and rent control are key, can the council buy empty properties | 4 |
| 29 | Na/no comment | 74 |
