House empty for more than 20 years brought back into use
A run-down house in Burnley which lay empty for more than 20 years has been brought back to life thanks to Burnley Council.
The semi-detached property in Rennie Street had been empty since 1994 and had fallen into disrepair and was having a detrimental impact on the surrounding area.
The council stepped in using its Empty Homes Programme and renovated the property, which is now up for sale and ready to be snapped up by a buyer.