Empty building to become learning disability homes

An empty east Hull building is to be transformed into housing for people with learning disabilities.

The former sheltered housing scheme Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including respite care.

The new facility is being designed with input from users and their families, Hull City Council said.

Councillor Linda Chambers, said it would "allow us to provide more opportunities to people with learning disabilities to live independently".

"It will also allow for families and carers to be better supported, as they will benefit from a modern, purpose-designed environment," she said.

"We set out our ambition in our Community Plan for a healthier and fairer Hull, and this scheme can help us to ensure that all communities in our city have equal opportunities to achieve their full health potential."

The city council said that once residents moved into the scheme their existing supported housing could be repurposed as family homes.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis said Charles Brady Court had been empty for a long time and had attracted anti-social behaviour.

"It really is a win-win where we're able to increase the amount of high-qulaity housing in our city."

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