Pendle MP, Gordon Prentice, has welcomed a huge cash boost from the government of £2.5 million which is being invested in a scheme designed to help homeowners in East Lancashire stay in their homes. The scheme is aimed at people who find they are struggling to meet their mortgage repayments, after it was revealed that East Lancashire towns are ‘repossession hotspots’.

Speaking from Westminster, Prentice said: ‘As this global recession takes hold, unemployment will, unfortunately, increase. The Government is doing everything it can to ensure the recession is as short and as shallow as possible. But if people can’t make their mortgage repayments, repossession should be absolutely the last resort. That is why I welcome this new support which is being brought forward.’

If you live in Pendle and you are facing problems with your mortgage contact the Pendle Citizen’s Advice Bureau at:

Nelson Office:61-63, Every Street, Nelson,Lancashire,BB9 7LT (01282 616750)

Colne Office:The Citadel,Market Place,Colne,Lancashire,BB8 0HY(01282 867188)

Barnoldswick Office:10 Rainhall Road,Barnoldswick,Lancashire,BB18 5AF (01282 854340).