Havering Council plans to lease the vacant Chesham House for 55 homeless families, aiming to save £9.7 million over the next decade in accommodation costs.
Council leader Ray Morgon emphasized that using the site for homeless families will have a "profound and positive impact" on residents at risk of becoming homeless.
Labour councillor Keith Darvill noted the need for suitable accommodation, stating the current temporary housing situation in Havering is a "real mess," underscoring the urgency of the matter.
Patrick Odling-Smee acknowledged the complexities that forced the council to resort to using a commercial property for housing, recognizing the broader housing crisis.
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