Council officials are continuing to monitor the condition of the building which has been subject to compulsory purchase efforts from current owners Kimiti Investments Ltd since 2021.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/concerns-raised-over-future-of-eight-of-hulls-most-historic-buildings-including-docks-and-bombed-cinema-with-some-of-their-owners-refusing-to-speak-to-council-4346953

“Even if it means using compulsory purchase powers to acquire land, that’s what they should do.

Source: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/abersochs-warning-every-gwynedd-resident-27544947

He says these areas would be developed by state backed companies with compulsory purchase powers, with amenities including doctors’ surgeries, schools and transport links “hardwired” into the plans.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/labour-greyfield-site-starmer-housing-b2427117.html

Officers will continue seeking voluntary acquisition alongside the compulsory purchase order (CPO) process as acquiring land by agreement where possible is seen as the best option.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/23900268.b714-project-cut-north-ayrshire-glasgow-journey/?ref=rss

The new law will allow officials to buy land under compulsory purchase orders without having to factor in the “hope value” – a massive price premium granted to any land on which developers hope to secure planning permission.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/may/29/labour-allow-local-authorities-buy-land-cheaply-for-development

You could also use compulsory purchase to buy back some empty homes and put appropriate ones into council and housing association ownership for social rent.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23474887.build-new-towns-tackle-housing-crisis/?ref=rss