I would like to draw to the attention of the residents of Ryhall and surrounding villages to Spire Homes' and Rutland County Council's intention to convert the warden's accommodation at Francis Court in Ryhall into a house of short term occupancy for homeless people of Rutland and Leicestershire.
Francis Court is a complex of 24 flats for elderly people wishing to live independently but in a supported safe and secure environment.
While I have every-sympathy for the plight of the homeless I believe there are some questions our caring Conse
rvative county council should consider.
Why under the management of Spire Homes, the council's chosen housing association partner is there no longer a warden living on site?
Is a complex of flats designed and created for the care of the elderly, an appropriate place for housing homeless people on short term tenancy (28 days)?
What has happened to democracy when the majority of residents object to the change?
Alistair Jackson, of Spire Homes, will be addressing Ryhall Parish Council on Wednesday at 7.30pm in Ryhall Methodist hall. All welcome.
I urge everyone who believes this is not the way we should treat our elderly or our homeless to attend and make their feelings known.
Francis Court is a most valuable resource of elderly accommodation available to all Rutland but with priority to villagers and their families from Ryhall and the surrounding area.
If this change is not resisted this resource may not be there when needed in the future.
Graham Lloyd
Parkfield Road,
Ryhall
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