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Committee report · Full Council · Wed 23 Sep 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 5 · the whole meeting

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Responding to a question on empty homes, the Council said a new Empty Homes Officer had been appointed as part of last year's budget to support work on bringing long-term empty homes back into use. p88

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p88The Council recognises the importance of bringing longterm empty homes back into use and continues to develop its approach in this area through its housing service. To support this work, a new Empty Homes Officer was appointed as part of the budget approved last year.

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Fairlight Road (named in passing; not checked that it's about here)
Gurth Road (named in passing; not checked that it's about here)
Magdalen Road (named in passing; not checked that it's about here)
Tilekiln Lane (named in passing; not checked that it's about here)

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Appendix 1 Draft Local Plan - Pre Submission (Regulation 19) September 2026 · Committee report
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Appendix 3 Regulation 18 consultation Report 2026 · Committee report
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FC Constitution CLO Mo Em Powers cover report 23.09.26 · Committee report
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Planning appendix A · Committee report
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