18-bed shelter to open at the old bus station in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 30 March 2022 12:29

MK Council is opening the new shelter to combat rough sleeping in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes Council is transforming MK’s former bus station into a new homelessness provision that will provide overnight accommodation.

In a post on social media, Councillor Emily Darlington discussed the work taking place at the old bus station in Central MK.

The final touches are currently taking place on the 18-bed shelter accomodation.

The shelter will include drug and alcohol services, mental health services, support in the voluntary sector, contributions from the Winter Night Shelter, haircuts, food and more.

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