Place North West | Liverpool moves to boost rough sleeper provision
Dan Whelan The city council is requesting approval to convert a student accommodation block on Smithdown Lane east of the city centre into apartments for homeless people. The five-storey Smithdown Court can accommodate 59 people and would replace the authority’s former Rough Sleeping Night Hub, Labre House, on Camden Street. Labre House, which has dormitory-style sleeping arrangements, was closed during the pandemic to curb the spread of Covid-19. Those using the facility were relocated to more suitable alternative accommodation in the short term but the council has now confirmed tha...
Source: placenorthwest.co.uk