Abandoned Goods Policy

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Closes 29 Jun 2026

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Your Views on the Draft Policy

1. The policy clearly explains why the Council has an Abandoned Goods Policy.

Please explain why

2. The overall approach set out in the policy feels fair and reasonable.

Please explain why

3. The policy clearly explains what the Council considers to be “abandoned goods”.

Please explain why

4. The policy clearly explains how the Council will try to contact former tenants about their belongings.

Please explain why

5. The policy clearly explains how long goods may be stored before they are disposed of or donated.

Please explain why

6. The policy clearly explains when goods may be disposed of without being stored (for example hazardous or perishable items).

Please explain why

7. Overall, the approaches set out in the policy are suitable for how abandoned goods should be handled.

Please explain why

8. Overall, do you think there's anything missing from this policy?