Derelict Sites Levy as Behavioral Tool

Councillor Eddie Hoare is pushing for a behavioral shift in property owners, arguing that derelict buildings can be revived not by throwing more money at the problem, but by making inaction costly. He champions the derelict sites levy as a powerful tool — effective only when consistently enforced — turning neglect into a financial burden. With vacant homes in places like Galway, Hoare sees each site as a potential home and community asset. His mission: get local councils to use existing powers decisively, so inaction becomes the expensive choice — not the easy one. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f594f65a1708ef18