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Empty Property: Shops

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 March 2026UIN 116346

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with Basildon Council on the a) reuse and b) redevelopment of empty shop units in Basildon town centre.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

No specific discussions have been held. The government welcomes representations from Basildon Borough Council as we develop our new High Streets Strategy, backed by at least £150 million.

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