Eyesore row of derelict houses redeveloped and brought back into use

The four homes, in Albion Street, Radcliffe, which have been empty and blighting the neighbourhood for almost a decade, are now houses for new tenants.

The buildings’ previous owners repeatedly failed to bring them back into use, despite numerous attempts by the council to bring about a sensible resolution.

Complaints over the years from nearby neighbours ranged from arson to fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour, but now the council has finally used compulsory purchase orders to buy the properties.

They have been refurbished and tenanted by Six Town Housing, the arm’s length organisation which manages the council’s housing stock.

Councillor Rishi Shori, leader of Bury Council, said: “It’s been a long process, but we have finally been able to bring these properties back into use, which will help the ongoing regeneration of Radcliffe and give people a decent, affordable home.”

Emma Richman, director of assets at Six Town Housing, said she was delighted with the regeneration project.

She said: “Refurbishing the four properties helps to breathe new life into the area.

“We are very pleased to have been part of this project in partnership with Bury Council to transform this eyesore of dereliction and disrepair into much-needed quality, affordable housing.”