The Council - which is controlled by the Liberal Democrats - says it lacks resources to enforce EDMOs and already has sufficient powers to deal with empty homes.

BBC: Cash boost call for empty homes

York Labour councillor David Horton told Money Box he believes EDMOs would be appropriate for an estimated 40 properties in the town, and is frustrated that no action has been taken.

BBC: Cash boost call for empty homes

Shelter campaigned for EDMOs to be introduced, but told BBC Radio 4's Money Box programme that it fears the number of properties brought back into the rental market will remain small unless the government acts.

BBC: Cash boost call for empty homes