Baxenden: Graham Jones MP campaigns for Hill Top elderly accommodation

I continue to campaign for something to be done with Hill Top, Baxenden. Following the successful campaign to restrict over development though a change in site planing criteria it is important that this land be used for better purposes than dereliction.

The Labour Council are seeking County to demolish the site for redevelopment and I have long campaigned for elderly accommodation for rent as opposed to simply large properties - acceptable but not first choice.

The Council seem confident that discussions will take place soon followed failed sales to seek a way forward. Given that LCC was at one stage happy to gift away the site, I would hope a joint venture, possibly with a private sector partner could be considered to develop the elderly accommodation the Council confirm is in short supply.

Graham Jones MP