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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
James McNeill

Redevelopment plans that have divided a Merseyside town

Last month plans were submitted to Sefton Council to turn a former care home into a drug rehabilitation centre and the news has divided one Merseyside Town.

Substance Rehabilitation Ltd has applied to convert the former College Green rest home in Crosby into a residential detox facility for private clients. If plans are approved it would house those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction who could stay for anywhere between one week and three months.

Laura who lives on College Road said: "I have not got an issue with it and these people have to go somewhere. The whole point of these centre is to help people.

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