‘Regeneration’ in Preston is a sham and a lie

07Dec07

In 2004, Preston started its first programme for affordable housing. But some argue that ‘regeneration’ from private sources is pricing most out of the market.
 
The city council are participating in a Local Development and Affordable Housing scheme which began in August, using the 2004 Compulsory Purchase Act.
 Local government documents state that this is a response [...]

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