Children who have had a poor start 'deserve an opportunity'

YOUNGSTERS who will be placed in a care home objected to by residents "deserve an opportunity", a meeting has been told.

- By STUART ARNOLD

Change of use planning permission was given by councillors for a proposal to convert a residential property in Gleneagles Road, New Marske, to provide accommodation for up to two children receiving round-the-clock supervision.

Nathan Prior, a director of care at the company applying for the permission, Unified Care Services Property Management, said there was a significant shortage of homes providing specialist care, leading some youngsters to be placed in inappropriate settings.

He said: "Children who have already had a poor start in life deserve an opportunity."

Mr Prior said the company had spent seven years working in the area, while its managers had 25 years of experience.