EXCLUSIVE: The Rennie Mackintosh hotel was supposed to be decommissioned but Glasgow City Council say they've no option but to keep using it.
Scotland’s largest council has u-turned on plans to stop using a homeless hotel amid concerns about a huge rise in rough sleepers.
According to the Simon Community, the average number of rough sleepers in Glasgow is now 30 while Edinburgh has about 40 people sleeping rough – compared to just four two months ago. She said that while B&Bs had been used before the pandemic, their use rapidly expanded during covid as the Government had a policy of getting everyone off the streets.
But three years later he’s still there and is now staying in the Rennie Mackintosh Hotel in the centre of Glasgow.“There’s problems with mice, that’s what people complain about, but it’s better than sleeping on the streets. Graham, a former gardener, said he struggles to see a way out of the system but his dream would be to have a home and get back to work.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Morocco earthquake survivors sleep rough as rescuers battle to save people trapped in remote areasThe World Health Organisation says more than 300,000 people are living in the hardest-hit areas, and experts have warned the next 48 hours will be 'critical' for saving lives. It is the deadliest earthquake in more than 60 years.
Read more »
Gregg hails returning Glens midfielder after coming through 'rough time''He's been through a rough time with being out for so long but he's starting to see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel.'
Read more »
New Sheffield exhibition a 'message of hope' for rough sleepersA new exhibition showcasing the realities of rough sleeping is now open in Sheffield.
Read more »
The incredibly visible city problem that needs more attentionThe number of rough sleepers counted by one charity last month was the highest on record
Read more »
The Isle Tide Hotel AchievementsHere is the full list of all 26 The Isle Tide Hotel achievements worth 1,000 gamerscore.
Read more »
Morocco Earthquake Kills More Than 1,000 Peopleeople woken by the magnitude-6.8 quake ran into the streets in terror and disbelief.
Read more »