IT is excellent news that £12 million is being ploughed into housing association developments in Bolton over the next 12 months.

This huge investment means that more than 200 new or improved homes will be created in areas where affordable housing is most needed.

Like Housing Committee Chair Cllr Noel Spencer we think this is tremendous news.

As he says, this will help to make an impact on improving housing in Bolton.

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