Falling number of empty properties in Bedford properties
The number of empty commercial properties owned by Bedford Borough Council has fallen by almost two-thirds in just three years, according to a new report.
The council owns 340 units across the area, and 15 were empty in 2016.
That figure is now just six.
Cllr Jake Sampson said: “This is excellent news that the vacancy rate for the Council’s commercial property is so low.
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“In the face of severe funding cuts from government, it’s vital that the Council does all it can to maximise revenue from other sources. So such a high occupancy rate like this is great news for the council and a good sign for the local economy.”