LOCAL CAMPAIGNERS TARGET ABANDONED PROPERTIES
August 8, 2006 3:30 PM
There are thousands of abandoned homes across Derby.
Local Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign to tackle the issue of abandoned properties, which are causing a nuisance in Derby. There are estimated to be 4,701 abandoned properties across Derby.
The drive is part of a national Liberal Democrat campaign to tackle the problem of empty homes.
Leader of Derby Lib Dem Councillors, Cllr Hilary Jones said: "We need community action to identify properties that are attracting crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
"We can then report these properties to the council so that they can be dealt with appropriately, either by being secured or refurbished and released for people who desperately need housing in the area.
"According to official figures Derby has the highest number of homeless people of any local authority area in the East Midlands. So this is a really important issue for our area."
Liberal Democrat housing Spokesperson Dan Rogerson MP said:
"I am delighted that the Empty Homes campaign is being taken up in Derby.
"Nationally there are more than 100,000 households in temporary accommodation, and 1 in 10 children live in overcrowded accommodation. Yet there are more than 700,000 empty homes waiting to be filled."
Anyone wishing to report an abandoned home that is causing a nuisance should contact Derby Liberal Democrats office on 01332 298934.
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