Empty properties open to access

If you are aware of a house or other premises that is open to access and you believe the property could be used as a venue for illegal activities or that it could be at risk of arson, you can use the online form to let us know.

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We will attempt to contact the owner to allow them opportunity to make the building secure. If there is a danger to other residents in the area, such as in a row of terraced houses or a block of flats, we may carry out the works ourselves and reclaim the costs from the building owner.​​​​​



Use this form to give us your comments. Do not use it to give us personal information - please contact us if you need to get in touch.