Empty Homes Tsar Calls for Limits on Demolition

An architect appointed to act as an independent advisor to the government on empty homes has urged ministers to ensure demolition of homes is always the last resort.  George Clarke, who was appointed as an independent advisor to the government in April, unveiled his 12 recommendations for the empty homes task force at a conference to mark Empty Homes Week. He suggested that refurbishing and upgrading existing homes should always be the first and preferred option rather than demolition. Mr Clarke also suggested that councils should engage in ‘proper community consultation’ for any existing regeneration programme.  Read more on Inside Housing.