'We do not believe you!': Wolverhampton residents express anger at council plans for youth care home
Residents exited an explosive public meeting in anger as Wolverhampton Council attempted to ease animosity towards plans for a new youth care home on their road.
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Residents living near the address of York Avenue, in Finchfield, attended a public meeting to discuss concerns around plans for a children's home that will cater to two children with severe mental and physical needs in their community.
More than 50 frustrated residents attended the meeting at the St Columba's URC Church on Castlecroft Road, to discuss their concerns with Wolverhampton Council members, with many saying they 'aren't being listened too'.
"You should have spoken to us on day one, we have grounds for concern – how dare you!". Those were the feelings of attendees who called on council members to overturn the decision to develop the children's home on their street.
Wolverhampton Council's Director of Children's Services, Alison Hinds, led the evening, saying that the purpose of the meeting was to "allow residents to get to know staff better."
"Why weren't we made aware?", that was the first question on the resident's lips as they awaited their chance to pose their questions to the council members.
"In terms of being back in 2022, we actually didn't know where the home would be and therefore weren't able to engage in any community outreach at the time." Ms Hines responded.
