South Kesteven District Council is to take action to improve management of its empty properties as part of its ambitious housing improvement plan.

A report due for consideration by its Rural and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee highlights how the Council plans to speed up repairs and improve the turn-around of council properties so that they can be re-allocated quicker.

The report includes a number of key recommendations to drive up performance. These include effective collaboration across key service areas, wider use of digital technology, and stronger partnership working with contractors.

Cllr Robert Reid, Cabinet Member for Housing said; "We recognise that direct action is needed and the report spells out exactly how we can achieve that efficiently and effectively as part of our drive to improve our housing service.

"Good management is key to success and the important thing now is to action the report recommendations.

"We want to see potential tenants able to access housing as quickly as possible and be satisfied with the accommodation offered, and we believe that our recommended action plan will deliver this."

The Council's Rural and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee will consider the report at its next virtual meeting on 7th January at 2pm.