Video footage shows the scene of a busy Birmingham roundabout where homeless people live in tents surrounded by mountains of rubbish and used needles.
Destiny Mitchell moved into the shelter in Selly Oak seven months ago. Are you on a housing waiting list? Email [email protected]'s housing crisis has been laid bare after a group of homeless people transformed a disused bus stop into a temporary home.
It comes as Birmingham is caught in the grip of a housing crisis with more than 23,000 households waiting for a property. This figure includes nearly 5,000 people who are living in temporary accommodation. The shelter is kitted out with cupboards, chairs, carpet, bins, bedding and Super Mario Bros-themed makeshift curtains
Advertisement In Birmingham, Destiny said the council has offered to provide temporary accommodation but she does not want to be separated from her mum who has autism.'Before I lived in a bus stop, I was sleeping in a blanket on the floor, but I didn't feel safe. 'Every night 20 to 25 people gather here. This is bothering my business. I even phoned police two or three times, but they don't seem to care. I'm paying £6,000 in business rates for the year and £20,000 in rent. It's a big problem for me - but what can I do?'
Another shopkeeper added: 'It's very sad situation, of course, but the anti-social behaviour is affecting us and our customers. Something needs to be done so they're given a proper place to stay. 'We will always work with people to encourage them into appropriate housing but unfortunately sometimes people do decline help. We will continue our daily checks on the couple and continue with offers of housing support and options for them.'
A council spokesperson said: 'Homeless support services have contacted the couple and made accommodation offers.
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