'We don't recognise that picture' Apartments chiefs deny criticisms

COUNCIL housing chiefs are 'considering their options' over the future of the controversial Imperial Apartments in South Bristol and are reviewing whether or not to continue dealing with housing provider Caridon.

- Tristan CORK [e-mail]

The news comes after an open letter penned by homelessness charity Shelter and signed by seven local GP surgeries called out the conditions in the converted office complex, telling the council it was not fit for children to live there.

Bristol City Council has two phased contracts which refer people in need of housing to Imperial Apartments, inset, which is currently run by London-based Caridon. The first contract ends in October this year and the second in March next year.