Plans to double the council tax bill for homes in Sefton that have been left empty for years has divided opinion.
The proposals, to increase the premium charged added to the council tax bill of owners of homes empty in the borough for two years or more from 50% to 100%, were put to public consultation last year.
Under the plans, homes empty for more than 10 years could attract a premium of 300% in a bid to discourage properties laying unused in the borough.
