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Derelict Takeaway Becomes Hope for Addiction Recovery
15 Apr
Summary
- An old takeaway shut for 10 years will be an addiction recovery centre.
- Residents raised concerns about traffic, parking, and proximity to school.
- Police collaborated with the charity to address safety, installing CCTV.
A long-closed takeaway in Blyth is being repurposed into a much-needed addiction recovery centre. Northumberland County Council recently granted approval for Charter Recovery Housing (CRH) to establish a drop-in facility on Coomassie Road, which has been derelict for ten years.
The proposal faced opposition from local residents who voiced concerns regarding traffic congestion, parking availability, and the centre's proximity to a nearby school. These objections highlighted community worries about the impact on the immediate area.
Naomi Thompson, CRH's regional manager, emphasized the charity's positive track record, noting that their four existing properties in Blyth have never had anti-social behaviour issues reported to the police. Northumbria Police have partnered with CRH to implement security measures, including external CCTV, to mitigate potential concerns and ensure public safety.
The charity specializes in aiding individuals in their transition to independent living following struggles with alcohol or drug addiction. Despite some reservations about road safety from a Reform councillor, the plans were ultimately approved by the council with a majority vote.
