ROSSENDALE MP Jake Berry, pictured, has welcomed the new Right to Buy scheme for council tenants.

Mr Berry, the Parliamentary Private Secretary to Grant Shapps, Minister for Housing said: “If you are a council tenant, or were living in your council home when it was sold to another landlord, this is a perfect time to think about whether buying your home is right for you.

“The top discount has just been increased to £75,000, and the extra money raised through the scheme is now going towards building new affordable homes.

“A Right to Buy Facebook page has been set up enabling tenants to swap information and get answers to any questions at www.facebook.com/righttobuy.

For details on the scheme and to find out if you are eligible visit www.direct.gov.uk/righttobuy.