LOCAL MP FIGHTS ILFRACOMBE’S CORNER
July 1, 2008 1:51 PM
Nick Harvey, MP for North Devon, says:
'I have been lobbying the Government in support of North Devon Council's bid for increased funding for 350 home owners in Ilfracombe to the tune of £1.8 million.
'The project is aimed at improving the quality of life and stimulating the local economy, however, the entire North Devon Decent Homes budget is currently a paltry £466,000 which will go nowhere.'
In response to pressure from Nick Harvey, Department for Communities and Local Government Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Iain Wright said:
'We are committed to the delivery of the targets we have announced for affordable housing and it is important that the South West plays its part in the delivery. Allocations for 2008/09 are fixed and now cannot be altered.'
Nick says:
'Despite this there is hope that the budget for Ilfracombe will be improved as a bidding process for specific private sector renewal funding is to be introduced for 2009/2010 - subject to approval by the South West Housing Board.'
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