Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting information regarding vacant or unoccupied commercial properties within the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council area.
I am an investor/developer interested in bringing vacant properties back into use, and I would like to identify opportunities for redevelopment or occupation. Specifically, I request:

1. A register or list of all commercial properties currently vacant, including:
o Property address (or partial address if full disclosure is restricted)
o Property type (e.g., retail, industrial, office, mixed-use)
o Duration of vacancy
o Ownership type (private, council-owned)
o Any applicable business rates relief/exemptions due to vacancy
2. Summary data:
o Total number of vacant commercial properties
o Breakdown by vacancy duration (e.g., 6–12 months, 12–24 months, 24+ months)
o Any trends over the past three years

We do not hold this information, please contact relevant council