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'It's a massive social benefit' - Extension to scheme to help tackle empty homes Carlisle City Council is continuing its efforts to tackle the issue of empty homes in the area, as figures show the number of empty properties in Carlisle is double the national average. More than 1,000 homes across the Carlisle area are currently empty, equating to two per cent of homes in the district. In late 2019, Carlisle City Council launched a grant initiative designed to support property owners return long-term empty homes to a habitable state. Yesterday, the council's executive agreed to extend t...