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ToffeeGuy · 03-01-2013, 23:03

Mmm. Typical Daily Mail.

I just hope Hyndburn Borough Council have a press officer who can issue a response to this. But typical of a lot of streets in East Lancashire at the moment since the government pulled the plug on the HMR programme. I personally think they have done a good job on the new build houses on Blackburn Road.

Unfortunately the type of people who these types of houses might have attracted in the past have disappeared and don't want to live in these areas. First time buyers with small families. Families with two incomes can afford to live elsewhere.

Some streets nearby will no doubt be overcrowded with large families and in the normal course of events they would move to semis on the edge of town. But they want to remain in these streets with uncles, aunts, etc living across the road. They are prepared to wait until houses in these derelict streets are converted into 2into1s so that they can remain within the tight knit community. It is up to other to judge if this is good for the town and leads to a vibrant community for all residents of Accrington.

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ToffeeGuy Full Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 275 Liked: 7 times Rep Power: 2569	Re: Report in the Mail Mmm. Typical Daily Mail. I just hope Hyndburn Borough Council have a press officer who can issue a response to this. But typical of a lot of streets in East Lancashire at the moment since the government pulled the plug on the HMR programme. I personally think they have done a good job on the new build houses on Blackburn Road. Unfortunately the type of people who these types of houses might have attracted in the past have disappeared and don't want to live in these areas. First time buyers with small families. Families with two incomes can afford to live elsewhere. Some streets nearby will no doubt be overcrowded with large families and in the normal course of events they would move to semis on the edge of town. But they want to remain in these streets with uncles, aunts, etc living across the road. They are prepared to wait until houses in these derelict streets are converted into 2into1s so that they can remain within the tight knit community. It is up to other to judge if this is good for the town and leads to a vibrant community for all residents of Accrington.