£525,000 investment in city’s derelict and nuisance sites

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL’S intervention in derelict and “eyesore” sites has seen over £500,000 in improvements.

Landowners and property firms have invested £525,000 making interim improvements as a direct result of council involvement.

The derelict and nuisance property programme, established in 2012, aimed to get “eyesore” sites improved, demolished or back to use.

Empty or neglected buildings were tackled by the council encouraging owners to take action, undertaking enforcement action, or carrying out works where the owners failed to.

Councillor Peter Gruen, executive member for neighbourhoods, planning and personnel, said:”The derelict and nuisance property programme is really paying dividends.

“It’s doing exactly what it set out to do; properties in poor states of repair and neglected land are getting the attention they need, bringing peace of mind to communities fed up with the negative impact they have.

“By taking this targeted, prioritised approach we’ve been able to leverage a significant amount of spend by property and land owners.

“This is not only excellent value for money from our investment but a clear sign that owners are getting the message loud and clear that they must maintain their properties.”

 

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