Erewash Parliamentary Candidate, Maggie Throup, and local MP, Jessica Lee, today (Thursday 29th May 2014) welcomed the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to a the Briar’s Chase housing development in Ilkeston, where they discussed the success of the Government’s flagship Help To Buy Scheme.
Speaking about the visit, Maggie Throup said: “I was delighted that the Prime Minister chose to visit Ilkeston, to see how the Government’s Help to Buy scheme is supporting local people here in Erewash. It is great to see that 94% of houses brought using the Help to Buy scheme are outside of London, and 80% of loans are going to first time buyers, helping many young people onto the property ladder.
“With new developments like Briars Chase and the Ilkeston train station which opens later on in the year, we are making great steps forward to securing Erewash’s future.”
Jessica Lee MP also commented further: "I was really pleased to welcome the Prime Minster to Ilkeston this morning. The housing development at Briar's Chase has been a real success so far, particularly with the Help to Buy Scheme. The Scheme has enabled local people to get on the housing ladder near to their home and their roots. Soon, when Ilkeston station opens, it will be just 15 minutes to commute to Nottingham. This makes Ilkeston an attractive place to set up home for those working and training in Nottingham or further afield."