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Walsall Borough Housing Strategy 2026 - Medium term 24 – 60 months

Action Description Lead partner(s) Enabling function Impact Success measures Objective linked
Deliver area-based placemaking plans to rebalance tenure Co-design and implement plans in priority areas to achieve mixed, high-quality, and inclusive provision with optimal tenure mix. Regeneration & Economy (Place Teams), Community Building & Cohesion, Development Management (Planning) Place-Based Focus High Plans developed, delivered, improved tenure balance A, B
Continue and expand intervention in pipeline sites Use CPO and PPP to unlock further supply where the market fails. Housing, Asset Management, Legal Services, Regeneration & Economy Performance Medium Sites unlocked, homes delivered, market failures addressed A, B
Monitor and report PRS compliance progress Develop and publish periodic reports on inspection coverage, hazard removals, and landlord engagement. Business Intelligence, Housing Performance Medium Reports published, compliance improvement C
Use enforcement and CPO powers for persistent long-term vacancies Progress enforcement action or compulsory purchase for homes vacant over 10 years where owners are non-cooperative. Legal Services, Housing, Enforcement Process High No. of CPOs/enforcements, homes reoccupied D
Regular monitoring and public reporting on empty homes Transparent publication of progress against reduction targets, success stories, and case studies. Business Intelligence, Housing Performance Medium Reports published, reduction in empty homes D