Empty Property: Shops
(asked on 26th February 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with Basildon Council on the a) reuse and b) redevelopment of empty shop units in Basildon town centre.
Answered by
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
This question was answered on 4th March 2026
No specific discussions have been held. The government welcomes representations from Basildon Borough Council as we develop our new High Streets Strategy, backed by at least £150 million.