New homeless shelter in Tameside - which will house up to 35 rough sleepers - approved despite fears it could lead to an 'increase in prostitution'

09.07.2020 - 13:40

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A new homeless shelter in Ashton-under-Lyne - which will house up to 35 rough sleepers - has been approved despite fears it could lead to an ‘increase in prostitution’ in the area.

Tameside council's planning committee has given the go-ahead to a proposal to convert the former St Ann’s Church training centre on Newman Street into a facility for homeless men and women.

It will replace the ‘A Bed Every Night’ provision at the former Ryecroft Library in Audenshaw, which had proved problematic with neighbours raising concerns over drugs and anti-social behaviour.

The plans for the Ashton venue attracted 27 objections over a range of concerns, such as a spike in crime. According to the officer’s report, there were also objections over fears it

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