Moss Side Housing Improvements on the way

1.43.07pm UTC (GMT +0000) Thu 28th Oct 2004

Rusholme Councillor Paul Shannon, who is Manchester Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson, is backing today's decision to begin consultation on creating a Housing Renewal Area in Moss Side and part of Rusholme.

Cllr Shannon today spoke in favour of the proposals at the top-level Executive meeting.

"This is great news for Moss Side, in the week that we are celebrating its 100 years as part of Manchester" he said. "Nearly a quarter of homes surveyed in Moss Side are unfit for human habitation, with disrepair and dampness rife. The Renewal Area will attract more funding to Moss Side and Rusholme and help bring housing up-to-scratch".

Manchester's 38 Liberal Democrat Councillors are also calling on the Council to confirm that the investment already made in Moss Side's housing has been effective.

"We need a report to make sure that public funds are well spent. Millions of pounds of taxpayers' funds have already been invested in privately-owned housing in Moss Side."

"Before ploughing in millions more, it's commonsense to check that what we've already spent has brought concrete improvements and helped sustain communities," he concluded.

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Councillor Paul Shannon can be contacted on 07951 604875 for further information