Issue - meetings

[To approve the making of the final Order in respect of the property and to approve continued management arrangements of the property on behalf of the Council]

1.       That the Director of Governance be authorised to make a Final Empty Dwelling Management Order (FEDMO) at 23 Meadow Lane, Bilston subject to the outcome of any representations made by the owner or other interested parties.

2.       That the Director of Governance be authorised to:

a.     Take all reasonable steps to make the FEDMO which will effectively follow on from the existing Order in place until 10 April 2018.

b.     Ensure the timely publication and service of all Notices and if necessary the presentation of the Council’s case at any Property Tribunal.

c.     Approve agreements with the owner(s) of the property setting out the terms for the Revocation of the Final Empty Dwelling Management Order where applicable.

3.       That Wolverhampton Homes continue to manage the property on behalf of the Council.

Councillor Andrew Johnson presented the report on a proposal to make a further Final Empty Dwelling Management Order in respect of 23 Meadow Lane, Dransfield, Wolverhampton.  The proposal would ensure that the property continues to provide housing for the existing tenant(s); ensure that the property does not become empty which could potentially be visually detrimental to the area and attract anti-social behaviour; and ensure that the property continues to generate revenue for the Council through Council Tax.

Resolved:

1.      That the Director of Governance be authorised to make a Final Empty Dwelling Management Order (FEDMO) at 23 Meadow Lane, Bilston subject to the outcome of any representations made by the owner or other interested parties.

2.      That the Director of Governance be authorised to:

a.    Take all reasonable steps to make the FEDMO which would effectively follow on from the existing Order in place until 10 April 2018.

b.    Ensure the timely publication and service of all Notices and if necessary the presentation of the Council’s case at any Property Tribunal.

c.     Approve agreements with the owner(s) of the property setting out the terms for the Revocation of the Final Empty Dwelling Management Order where applicable.

3.      That Wolverhampton Homes continue to manage the property on behalf of the Council.