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Job Opportunity: Empty Homes Enforcement Officer | Dorset Council

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April 21, 2024

Empty Homes Enforcement Officer | Dorset CouncilSalary: £36,648 to £42,403Type: Permanent, Full Time | Location: DorchesterClosing date: 12th May, 2024APPLY HEREAbout The RoleAre you passionate about bringing empty homes back into use?Do you have the skills…

EHN Conference 2024: Introducing our Exhibitor+ Sponsors

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April 17, 2024

With only five weeks to go, The Empty Homes Network are excited to announce our Exhibitor+ and Awards Sponsors for this year's National Conference, to be held on Wednesday 22nd May in Birmingham.Having supported the Network and our events for a number of…

No Use Empty scheme goes from strength to strength in Kent

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March 5, 2024

National Empty Homes Week 2024 is being marked in Kent with the news that Kent County Council’s (KCC’s) No Use Empty (NUE) initiative has brought nearly 9,000 empty properties back into use.Empty properties in the county represent a wasted resource, financial…

EHN Awards 2024: Submissions now open to mark Empty Homes Week!

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March 1, 2024

To mark the start of Empty Homes Week 2024, and in support of Action on Empty Homes’ national campaign, the Empty Homes Network are pleased to announce the EHN Awards for 2024 are now open for submissions.To be presented at our National Conference in…

National Empty Homes Week 2024: “Powers In Action”

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February 22, 2024

In 2024 Action on Empty Homes are celebrating local authorities’ work and initiatives through one key theme: ‘Powers in Action’, and would love to share stories that demonstrate councils using their powers to bring empty homes back into use. Powers In Action…

Informed Approaches to Hoarding Disorder: Course Open for Bookings!

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February 20, 2024

The Empty Homes Network are delighted to have partnered with Holistic Hoarding, to bring members the opportunity to explore Hoarding Disorder, and learn more about the processes and practices of supporting those who experience hoarding tendencies.Delivered by…

EHN Conference 2024: Speakers & Sessions Announced

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February 5, 2024

With only a few months to go until the EHN National Conference 2024, The Empty Homes Network are excited to announce the line-up of speakers and session topics for this year’s event.Taking place on Wednesday 22nd May 2024, we return to The Studio, Birmingham,…

Job Opportunity: Empty Homes Officer | Rushcliffe Borough Council

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January 29, 2024

Empty Homes Officer | Rushcliffe Borough CouncilSalary: LS14-LS12 Up to £32,562 (Pro-rata)Hours: Part-Time, 22.5 hours per weekClosing Date: Monday 19 February 2024About Rushcliffe Borough CouncilRushcliffe Borough Council is located in West Bridgford,…

MISSION: Impossible? Absolutely not …

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January 8, 2024

Picture the scene: a potentially highly desirable Edwardian three-bed terraced house, on a leafy commuter-friendly road littered with German and Swedish SUVs. Outward appearances suggested the owner was neither an enthusiastic gardener, nor a committed…