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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Nov 2020
Leaseholders and Cladding

"While discussions take place with property developers and freeholders about who will fund the cost of this, we should never forget that there are leaseholders and tenants living in these buildings, so would the Minister set out what steps have been taken to keep those people safe, as they are …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 Nov 2020
Towns Fund

"I have spoken to businesses across Burnley and Padiham, and they are as excited as I am about the prospect of a towns deal. It will bring together the strength of the private sector with Government investment to level up and spur on our economy. I urge the Secretary of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Nov 2020
Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough Sleepers

"Our veterans have given so much in the service of this country and it is vital that we ensure that not a single one ends up on the streets. Will the Minister therefore reassure me and my constituents who care deeply about this that veterans continue to have priority need …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 05 Oct 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 05 Oct 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"This year marks 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. It vital that we remember what happened so that we can learn the lessons of the past, so will my right hon. Friend reassure me and the House that the Government remain committed to delivering a national holocaust memorial?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jun 2020
Westferry Printworks Development

"Will the hon. Gentleman give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jun 2020
Westferry Printworks Development

"Those on the Opposition Benches have a long track record of trying to create issues where none exists, and the rest of the country can see it. Just as last December, they continue to be out of touch with the general public with their faux outrage. The idea that the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 15 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What progress he is making on plans for the safe reopening of high streets and town centres as covid-19 restrictions are eased. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 15 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"This morning I was able to go to some businesses in Burnley and Padiham and see the incredible work that they have done to get themselves covid-secure, but covid is only one of the challenges facing our high streets, and Burnley has missed out before on the towns fund. Will …..."
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Written Question
Housing
Tuesday 24th March 2020

Asked by: Antony Higginbotham (Conservative - Burnley)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans are in place for local authorities to bring derelict housing stock back into use.

Answered by Christopher Pincher

Local authorities are equipped with a range of powers and strong incentives to tackle empty homes, including those that are derelict. Through the New Homes Bonus, they earn the same financial reward for bringing an empty home back into use as for building a new one. Billing authorities have the discretion to charge up to 100 per cent extra council tax – on top of the standard bill – on properties that have been empty for at least two years.

In certain circumstances, local authorities can apply for an Empty Dwelling Management Order (EDMO) to temporarily take over the management of a property that has been empty for more than two years and bring it back into use. Local authorities have a variety of compulsory purchase powers which they can use to acquire and develop derelict or empty property, including for housing purposes. However, compulsory purchase is intended for use as a last resort and there must always be a compelling case in the public interest.