9:38am Sunday 2nd December 2007
AM Nerys Evans has welcomed the announcement made by Deputy Housing Minister, Jocelyn Davies that Pembrokeshire will receive £1.3 million in housing renewal aid from the One Wales government.
She said: "This investment will help to improve the life of many people here in Pembrokeshire by helping to restore confidence in areas in need of regeneration. As well as improving living conditions and facilities for residents, this extra cash will boost local employment by providing work and business for local builders."
The Regional AM added: "The One Wales government is striving to ensure that everyone has a good standard of housing, especially in our poorest areas."
Jocelyn Davies has pledged to provide 6,500 new affordable homes to Wales over the next four years.
She said: "I am pleased to be able to confirm that in making our budget this year we are making available an additional £30m for the provision of affordable housing."
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