Pendle MP, Gordon Prentice, has expressed his delight that Elevate, East Lancashire’s housing renewal body, has secured an additional £5 million funding.

Speaking from his Westminster office the MP said: “The Minister for Housing has assessed Elevate’s strong progress in meeting its targets across East Lancashire and confirmed this additional money on top of the £45 million allocated in March.”

“Max Steinberg, Elevate’s Chief Executive, has told me that Pendle is to receive a further £1,275,000 from this pot.”

“This is great news and should encourage developers who are holding back at this difficult time.”