'Plans for a new purpose-built, 292-room hostel for homeless families in Haggerston have been given the go-ahead.
Blue Chip Trading Ltd and property developer Hezi Zakai will now get to work on building the hostel, which will be managed by the council and hold over 600 people once it is finished.
It will be fitted with workstations, a launderette, 24-hour security and free wi-fi.
Councillors and residents have spoken out against what the scheme represents, warning that while the building is classed as temporary accommodation, families' stays in the
20-square-metre units are likely to be anything but temporary.'
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