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Charity defends Scarborough homelessness accommodation plan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 20:38 · Archive

A homelessness charity has defended plans to convert a Scarborough guest house into supported accommodation for up to 10 residents.

YMCA North Tyneside has applied to convert The Thoresby, a former guest house on North Marine Road in Scarborough, into a supported HMO for up to 10 residents with round-the-clock staffing. The accommodation would be aimed at adults experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, as well as people requiring support before moving into independent housing.

The proposals have attracted objections from local residents and councillors, who have raised concerns about the concentration of HMOs and supported accommodation in parts of Scarborough. Steve Pugh, Director of Homes and Places at YMCA North Tyneside, said the organisation had considered both the building and the surrounding area before bringing forward the plans. 'The Thoresby's existing layout lends itself well to supported accommodation,' he said. 'It is also part of an established community, with good access to local amenities, transport links and services.'

Pugh said the charity wanted the scheme to be 'a positive addition to the community, not a source of concern'. Karen Bailey, Head of Supported Accommodation at YMCA North Tyneside, said homelessness could affect people from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.

Charity defends Scarborough homelessness accommodation plan
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In this story: YMCA North Tyneside · The Thoresby · North Marine Road · Scarborough

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