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Empty Homes and Voids Action Plan

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Lambeth Council is implementing a new strategy to re-let empty homes and voids.

Lambeth Council is implementing a new strategy to bring empty properties back into use for residents. The Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed the council's approach to this in July 2026, focusing on properties defined as 'voids', which include those undergoing works or awaiting sign-up.

The council's strategy also addresses 'long cycle voids', which require significant investment like kitchen or bathroom replacements, or are removed from the normal allocations process. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Empty Homes and Voids Action Plan.

Key facts

  1. Lambeth Council is implementing a new strategy to tackle empty homes. Source
  2. The Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed the council's approach on July 14, 2026. Source
  3. 'Long cycle voids' require substantial investment or are removed from normal allocations. Source
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