Handsworth residents halt 14-bed HMO plan
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
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