Vacant Commercial Properties (Temporary Use) Bill

Key Points

• Gives local authorities the power to allocate vacant commercial properties for temporary use by charities, community organisations and small businesses.
• The arrangements would apply during the period the space is vacant, helping communities make productive use of empty spaces.
• The bill imposes certain obligations on landlords in connection with these temporary allocations.
• It covers related purposes and practical steps needed to implement the temporary-use arrangements.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading and is now at the second reading stage in the Commons (first reading occurred on 16 December 2025).