Law or policy

High Street Rental Auction powers

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Powers available to local authorities to address long-term vacant commercial properties. Powers available to local authorities to auction empty retail properties on high streets to bring them back into use. Powers related to using rental auctions to bring empty shops back into use. Powers that allow local authorities to auction empty high street properties. Powers that allow for the auction of empty shops on high streets.

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  1. Islington Council to explore High Street Rental Auction powers Islington Council is set to explore the use of High Street Rental Auction powers to help bring empty shops on Caledonian Road back into use, following a recent council meeting. Islington 3 July 2026