Tánaiste accused of ‘gaslighting’ people in ‘desperate need’ of empty Council-owned homes

Tánaiste accused of ‘gaslighting’ people in ‘desperate need’ of empty Council-owned homes

Last month, Simon Harris said ‘health and safety should be the only grounds for the delay of the giving out of a local authority home’.

Scottish Government: Bringing more empty homes back into use

More support for local authorities Additional empty homes officers are being recruited to bring more privately owned houses back into use. The new posts are being supported as part of a £2 million investment through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership in 2025-26 which will see staff take a more proactive and targeted approach to tackling local housing issues. Funding will also help to train and induct new staff, grow services and ensure empty h…

Bringing more empty homes back into use - Graeme Dey

Support for local authorities. Additional empty homes officers are being recruited to bring more privately owned houses back into use. The new posts are being supported as part of a £2 million investment through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership in 2025-26 which will see staff take a more proactive and targeted approach to tackling local housing issues. Funding will also help to train and induct new staff, grow services and ensure empty homes…