Legislation aimed at strengthening the government's authority to address derelict and hazardous properties is expected to come before Parliament when lawmakers convene on June 16, according to Antigua News Room.
The planned measures were disclosed during Friday's post-Cabinet media briefing, where Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the government is seeking to make its efforts to clear unsafe structures more effective across Antigua and Barbuda.
Merchant said the administration has already been engaged in removing abandoned homes and buildings that pose safety and security concerns in communities throughout the twin-island nation.
"The government has been clearing certain areas from derelict homes and houses," he said.
As reported by Antigua News Room, Parliament will consider legislation designed to enhance the government's authority to deal with properties deemed dangerous or detrimental to surrounding communities. Merchant said the proposed changes are intended to improve the process of removing structures that have become safety hazards or security risks.
The legislation is expected to form part of a broader agenda before Parliament on June 16, with additional measures also slated for debate.
Further details on the proposed legal changes have not yet been released.
