Vacant properties and their security
Received: 16 October 2025
Section 1: Empty Business Rates Relief1.A list of all properties that are currently in receipt of or have received empty business rates relief in the past six months.For each property, please include:oThe address of the property (this can be removed if a security concern)oThe type or classification of property (e.g., retail, office, industrial, etc.)oThe name of the owneroThe date the relief started and ended (if applicable)________________________________________Section 2: Double Council Tax Charges for Empty Properties1.A list of all companies or individuals that have been charged a council tax premium (i.e., double council tax or an increased charge) due to the property being empty in the past 12 months.For each case, please include:oThe name of the liable partyoThe postcode of the propertyoThe date the premium was applied________________________________________Section 3: Property Guardian Companies & Vacant Property Management1.Selection Process:What is the process and criteria used by your organisation to select Site security or property guardian companies for managing vacant properties?2.Current Providers:Which security companies are currently contracted or engaged by your organisation to protect your vacant property?3.Tendering Schedule:When is the next tendering or procurement process scheduled for property guardian or other vacant property security services?4.Decision Makers:oWho is responsible for selecting property guardian companies (please provide role/department name and email address)?oWho oversees the management and security of vacant properties (role/department name and email address)?________________________________________Section 4: Vacant or Empty Sites (All Property Types)1.Current and Predicted Vacant Sites:oHow many vacant or empty sites does your organisation currently own or manage?oHow many sites are predicted to remain vacant or empty for one month or longer?oHow many operational sites are scheduled to closed in the next year, what are their addresses and to which team will they be given to manage?2.Costs Associated with Vacant Sites:Please provide annual spend on the management of vacant/empty sites, including:oBusiness ratesoUtilities (electricity, water, gas)oSecurity (CCTV, patrols, fencing, etc.)oMaintenance and repairsoAny other associated costs3.Policy on Vacant Properties:Please provide a copy of your organisation's policy or guidelines regarding the management, use, or disposal of vacant/void properties.________________________________________Section 5: Regeneration1.The name, job title, and contact details (email and/or phone number) of the director or lead officer responsible for:oRegenerationoPropertyoHousing2.A list of housing estates or properties within your organisation that are planned for regeneration or redevelopment within the next ten years.For each estate or property, please include:oThe name and location of the estate or propertyoThe estimated timeline for regeneration or redevelopmentoThe current stage of planning or consultation (e.g., pre-consultation, planning application submitted