Concern on homes scheme

Five halfway houses for families in need are set to be opened across Lichfield by the city's leading housing association.

But neighbouring residents of one of the properties - on Purcell Avenue - have hit out at the plans, after claiming they had been kept in the dark about the proposals.

HomeZone has purchased five family homes, partly funded by Lichfield District Council, to provide temporary accommodation for families in need.

Although one of the properties earmarked is in Purcell Avenue, HomeZone was unable to confirm the locations of the other four homes.

Housing bosses at the charity have said the houses will be used to provide accommodation for families forced out of their homes for "any number of reasons."

But people in Purcell Avenue have expressed concern.