Cumbrian council aims to bring half of empty homes back into use by 2030

By Alex Funk2025-01-24T12:01:00

Launch of ‘Empty Homes Strategy’ aims to address lack of affordable housing and rising homelessness

Westmorland and Furness Council confirmed plans to bring 10% of unoccupied properties into affordable use annually over the next five years.

Council figures show that approximately 2,358 properties are ‘long-term empty’, meaning they have been out of use for at least six months, with more than 900 located in the Furness area.

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