How building homes for people with nowhere else to go has become a controversial issue

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Two new housing complexes for those at risk of homelessness have been approved in Heywood but not everyone is pleased about it.

At meeting of Rochdale's Planning Committee at Number One Riverside saw the approval of eight-flats on the land between Tower Street and Pilsworth Road and 12 temporary flats opposite Harwood Primary School on Hornby Street.

But, members of the committee were heckled during the meeting, with some calling the decision 'a disgrace’ as councillors decided on both applications put forward by the Strategic Housing Team at Rochdale Council - which will be managed by homelessness charity Centrepoint. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and b rilliant new feature s Objectors in attendance on March 4 made their feelings over the loss of green open space known.

The decision led to one woman saying: “This is like the worst game show from hell.” Another from the public gallery shouted: “This is a disgrace.” Tower Street resident Cheryl Grant highlighted a number of concerns on behalf of residents.