'My way of life is under threat' - objector to plan for new children's residential home in Telford
Some Wellington residents are up in arms over plans to turn a house in their area into a three-bed residential care home for needy children.
Care Perspectives Ltd has applied to turn the house in New Church Road in Wellington into a place where up to three children who require a range of specialist care and support would live as if they were in a family home.
But the plan has been objected to by some two dozen residents, Wellington Town Council and two local councillors.
Objector Heather Berry said: "There is a real sense of fear and anxiety over this in the local area.
"I know these people need looking after but we feel like we don't live in a democracy because nothing counts."
When asked whether it is also the role in a democracy to protect and care for young people in need, Mrs Berry said the town already has "three or four" homes in the area, with a drugs problem. She also felt that staff onsite would not be experienced enough to handle issues.
"Our safety is at risk," she said. "If they abscond into our garden we will not be able to remonstrate with them. It is a major concern and I feel that the area is at saturation point.
