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Yours sincerely,
 
Paul Mountford | Principal Performance & Intelligence Officer
South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street,
Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
Tel: 01539 733333
Email: [1][South Lakeland District Council request email] 
Website: [2]www.southlakeland.gov.uk  
 

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Dear R D White,

I am writing in respect of your recent enquiry for information held by the Council under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. You asked the following:

Feedback on the number of empty properties brought back into use as a result of this incentive by financial year

I can confirm the following:

The Empty Homes Grant Management Scheme was launched, in partnership with South Lakes Housing in 2014/15. At that time, one property was brought back into use as affordable housing and the same family are still tenants in this property. There was no more funding available for the financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17.

Funding was again available for 2017/18 to potentially bring 3 more properties back into use. This time the scheme was re-launched to be more flexible and to attract more owners. The option for owners to 'match-fund' the costs of repairs exceeding the maximum £20,000 grant (up to an extra £20,000) was added to the scheme, along with an 'early-exit' option after 2, 3 or 4 years, with a payback of grant plus financial penalty for early exit. The locations were also increased to attract more owners - previously it had been aimed at the two big towns in our area - Kendal and Ulverston. So far this year we have been working with three empty home owners who are interested in our scheme, each owner in a different location.

You are free to use any information supplied for your own personal use. However, any other type of re-use, for example, by publishing the information or issuing copies to the public will require the permission of the copyright owner.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your FOI request, you have the right to ask us to review our handling of your request. Any request for an Internal Review must be made in writing within 40 days of this response. Should you wish to request a review, please email [South Lakeland District Council request email] or write to the address below. Our Internal Review Process is available on our website.

Should you remain dissatisfied following our internal review, you can refer the matter directly to the Information Commissioner.

Further information is available from the Information Commissioner at:
Information Commissioner's Office,
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
www.ico.org.uk

Yours sincerely,
Paul Mountford

Paul Mountford | Principle Performance and Intelligence Officer
South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
Tel: 01539 733333 | Email: [South Lakeland District Council request email] | Website: www.southlakeland.gov.uk

South Lakeland District Council Making South Lakeland the best place to live, work and explore

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