Hostels from hell: the âsupported housingâ that blights Birmingham
The private hostels are meant to care for vulnerable homeless people. But as crime soars, users suffer and neighbours despair, questions are being asked
Residents of Stockland Green in Birmingham say fly-tipping and other anti-social behaviours have risen along with the spread of unmonitored private hostels in the area.
Residents of Stockland Green in Birmingham say fly-tipping and other anti-social behaviours have risen along with the spread of unmonitored private hostels in the area.
Sun 27 Jun 2021 02.00 EDT
Ela Sozeri felt hopeful when she was sent to a privately owned hostel in Birmingham, where support staff promised to help get her life back on track. She dreams of one day setting up her own craft business but has been held back by mental health problems and spells of homelessness. Yet her stay soon turned into a terrifying ordeal, which left her and her boyfriend cowering in their rooms in fear.
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Green light for much-needed homeless hostel in Coventry
A number of objections were raised to the bid
05:00, 9 APR 2021
The site on Spencer Road which will become a homeless hostel (Image: Google Street View)
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Objections over unsuitable plans for homeless hostel opposite school in Coventry
A number of letters in support and in objection have been received in relation to the Spencer Road plans
15:17, 6 APR 2021
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Homeless hostel plan for former student housing in Coventry
New plans have been submitted for the site in Earlsdon
05:00, 14 JAN 2021
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Student housing could be turned into a new homeless hostel in Coventry.