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BBC News
2 days ago
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Knottingley B&B to become women's support retreat
A support charity said its new retreat for vulnerable women would help them "live safely with dignity and purpose".The Pontefract-based Saviour Trust has been given permission to convert a former guesthouse in Knottingley into a centre, in the former Wentvale B&B on Great North Road, would house 12 residents.A Wakefield Council planning officer said the scheme would "ensure a viable continued use for the building within an accessible, suburban location". Documents submitted to the council said residents would have their own rooms and a minimum of two staff members would be on site at all times, with specialist support staff visiting throughout the accommodation is intended to be temporary while residents work through a programme of up to 12 months, according to the Local Democracy Reporting planned include a gardening club, choir, yoga, fitness classes, art clubs, outdoor cinema and volunteer work in local organisations. 'Amazing results' Alistair Crompton, head of community engagement at Five Towns Christian Fellowship, gave his support to the said: "Due to cuts to local councils and other services, we see nationally a massive shortage of help and support for those who are classed as homeless and/or those on the edges of society."Most of these people are seen as a nuisance, menaces to society and a general problem."They get thrown into a hotel or hostel with little to no support."More often than not, these individuals have complex needs and historically trauma that has never been addressed, or dealt with."The individuals are extremely vulnerable and the vulnerability and risk increases considerably for women."Mr Compton said his organisation had been working with the Saviour Trust for the past 18 months on a support hub project in added: "It has been an absolute joy to work alongside them, they are open-handed, honest, trustworthy and because of the integrity and character of who they are, we have seen some amazing results." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
3 days ago
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Security beefed up at Kellingley Clubafter vandalism
Security measure have been beefed at a former social club after vandals damaged the site during ongoing redevelopment roof and children's changing facilities were damaged at the Kellingley Club in Knottingley, Wakefield Council said. The local authority condemned the incident and said police would be giving "extra attention to the site", while additional security cameras have been installed.A private security firm has also been hired to conduct patrols of the site, which is in the process of being redeveloped. New changing rooms, a bar, improved parking and better spectator seating are being created at the site as part of a £6.3m improvement scheme. The council's deputy leader Jack Hemingway, said: "It is a real shame that the actions of a few are impacting on the delivery of projects designed to benefit the whole community. "Knottingley is a wonderful community, and these senseless acts of vandalism are not representative of the people who live there. "These new security measures will help us get work back on track, to provide residents with the new, improved community facilities they asked for."I would ask those responsible for the damage to consider the wider implications of their actions. The Council doesn't have unlimited funds. Every time we spend money repairing or replacing something deliberately damaged or vandalised, it means less money for the vital services that people depend on." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
