Motion text
That this House acknowledges the effect the rapid increase in second home ownership can have on rural communities, including the decline and closure of key local services and amenities; recognises that the high level of second home ownership inflates the prices of housing locally and further restricts the opportunity for young people to be able to get a foot on the housing ladder; welcomes the decision by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority to become the first local authority in the country to formally offer to trial a scheme which would significantly increase council tax on second homes in the park; believes this would provide councils in areas with high second-home ownership with a fair and effective way of raising money to fund key local services and deliver affordable homes for lower income families; and calls on the Government to give local councils the power to increase significantly council tax on second homes.
Signatures (2)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.