Rutherglen residents voice 'stop it now' at consultation for proposed homeless village

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Rutherglen locals at a public consultation for a planning proposal for an “industrial wasteland” to be transformed into a village for the homeless overwhelmingly proclaimed to “stop it now”.South Lanarkshire Council and Social Bite have entered into a partnership in an innovative approach to homelessness, based on a model which has operated successfully in Edinburgh since 2018, whereby Social Bite provides temporary accommodation and support for homeless people.As a result, a planning application has been submitted for a 15-unit homeless village on Harriet Street, consisting of 15 modern, sustainable modular homes, known as Nest houses, accompanied by a dynamic community hub and outdoor gym.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Last week as part of the consultation stage, Jacqueline Fernie, Homeless and Housing Support Manager at South Lanarkshire Council, and the Social Bite founder, Josh Littlejohn MBE, met with residents in Rutherglen Town Hall to hear their concerns.The goal, as described by Josh Littlejohn MBE, is to provide not just a roof over people's heads but a supportive, uplifting environment that sets them up for life whilst challenging the negative stereotypes often associated with homeless accommodation.Those living in the village will receive 24/7 support from workers and will undergo