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MUIR’S new 44-home affordable housing development in Blackpool is making a “critical contribution” to a House of Lords desire to see the iconic seaside town regenerated.

Alex Fury, Muir’s Interim Assistant Director of Assets and Growth, has underlined the importance of the development following a parliamentary report outlining a ‘desperate’ need for the reinvention of ‘neglected’ seaside towns.

The House of Lords plan has suggested that solving problems including a lack of quality affordable housing in Blackpool can pave the way for other seaside areas.

And Alex (pictured) believes regeneration of the former factory site on Watson Road can help provide vital piece in the jigsaw after the report revealed Blackpool’s young people feel "let down and left behind" by issues including housing.

Following April 4^th BBC coverage of the report available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47800638, Alex said: “Muir is proud and excited to be delivering these much-needed affordable homes for local people, which will strengthen the community and generate greater opportunities."

“The Association a long-standing history as a high-quality housing provider within Blackpool and the 44 homes being developed at Watson Road underlines our commitment to helping the local authority, and House of Lords, with their ambitions for this famous town’s regeneration.

Muir is making a critical contribution to the affordability of quality housing available in Blackpool.”

The 44 two and three-bedroom homes are all being made available for affordable rent.

They benefit from a Homes England grant and are being built by MCI Developments, with the properties earmarked for completion this summer. in Summer 2019.

Cllr Christine Wright, Cabinet Member for Housing at Blackpool Christine Wright Council has previously stated that the scheme “will make a positive contribution to meeting affordable local housing needs”.

The first homes are expected to complete in Summer 2019.