Council to Bring Thousands of Empty Homes Back Into Use

Salford City Council is taking action to bring around 3,400 empty properties back in to use. The council is offering access to grants of up to £34,000 to private landlords to make their vacant properties habitable.  As part of the Empty to Plenty scheme, launched during Greater Manchester empty property week, the council’s empty property team is appealing to landlords to get advice on turning disused properties into family homes. Read more on 24dash.