Petition to Tameside MBC Cabinet, regarding Ryecroft Hall Facility

Oh come on all of you, I used to volunteer at The Booth Centre and saw more decent behaviour there than people living in homes where they do most of the drug dealing. The honeless aren't there by choice, they are there due to situations like money sanctioned, unfair divorces, abuse and mental health problems so get real all of you.

The homeless problem isn't being solved by dispersing people to the suburbs. Especially near a children's park, where used needles are being left.

This unit should not be used by the homeless next to a playground. I agree they do need somewhere to sleep at night but a purpose built unit should be sought elsewhere. Perhaps such a building could be built on the proceeds of Vinnie Kompany's testimonial

A totally unsuitable venue. We haven't used the park since we found out about the drugs and drink situation. I wonder where the nearest BEN venue is to Andy Burnham, I'm betting it's nowhere near his residence!

Seen some of these people smoking crack behind the wheel chair shop

I strongly oppose the use of the library for homeless individuals to use . I have a young daughter and will not visit the park anymore as I have heard reports about discarded needles etc.

To close to a children’s play area. There is also a duty of care for people in and around the area. In the wrong location for the homeless in a family area, next to a children’s park.

The old library is not suitable with it being so near to a children’s play park. This is causing problems for anyone who uses ryecroft hall

I am 82yr and have been approached for money by a a scruffy man whilst local shopping I am worried at night as I live alone.Please help the local residents , we are all concerned for the children as weellas the age dad

This facility is not fit for purpose. In fairness to both sides it puts the people who use the facility in a bad light and the locals feel intimidated by them and let down by the council. Maybe some cabins sited on plots A and B Hattersley Industrial Estate which I believe the council are trying to sell would be more suited.

Such an important place for the community

Too close to a children’s play area. There is a duty of care for people in the borough. Whilst supporting the homeless you are failing to protect children

I took my children 5 & 2 to this park and found a man lying on the ground asleep.

Get them out ASAP

There are surely plenty of alternative buildings

This is the wrong location for the homeless to be housed, in a family area next to a children’s park. Children Rome here freely and it is now unsafe for them to play in the park and sand as there is the possibility of dirty used drug needles and glass alcohol bottles. The area has become untidy as a result of litter on the surrounding streets and avenues and an increase in the amount of house burgles. It is completely unsafe and the area is now unsafe for all Residents. Nobody feels safe especially children and the elderly.

Should`nt be allowed near children.

I don’t want a homeless shelter at Ryecroft Hall

I have personally been mocked and abused by men standing at the front of the building (smoking and drinking) just for wearing the "wrong" football jacket - the location is totally unsuitable

Fined a suitable place this is not ideal