Great Yarmouth's housing for homeless bid approved
A former care home in Norfolk will soon be brought back into use
A former care home in Norfolk will soon be brought back into use as housing for homeless people as part of efforts to tackle a town’s housing crisis.
Great Yarmouth Council members approved the bid to turn Mildred Stone House into temporary accommodation this week.
The project hopes to create 20 bedrooms for families and individuals as part of a trial scheme for three years.
The plans faced objections over fears it could lead to noise from the development affecting people already living in Lawn Avenue.
But councillors decided due to the busy nearby roads and businesses it would be unlikely for this to be a problem.
The move comes as Great Yarmouth Council seeks to launch a £2m project to tackle the shortage of housing in the borough, which has nearly 50 people applying for council housing a week.
Under the proposal, the property will be leased from the current owner, a private care company, and used by the authority while office space will be used by staff assisting people find permanent homes.
It is hoped the project will help reduce the need for the use of hotels and B&B accommodation.