Muir announces legislation to tackle dilapidation in Northern Ireland

Friday, 6 June 2025 13:34

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir MLA, has welcomed Executive approval to bring forward the Dilapidation Bill to the Assembly. The Bill aims to provide district councils with a modern, consistent, fit-for-purpose Northern Ireland-wide enforcement regime to deal with the negative impact of dilapidated and dangerous buildings, as well as neglected sites. The Bill reflects the powers already available to enforcement bodies in the rest of the UK....Request free trial