Pods with bed and toilet craned in for rough sleepers in Peterborough

The pods were craned into place

A charity bought pods with a bed, shower and toilet for rough sleepers to use.

Light Project Peterborough (LPP) was given funding from the Department for Levelling Up, and Peterborough City Council, for the units.

Three pods were craned into place outside Salvation Army in Long Causeway.

Occupants would be visited by charity volunteers, given hot meals and invited to join in church activities.

'Everyone needs a home'

Major Gary Chaundy, who leads The Salvation Army's Peterborough Citadel, said he is delighted to be able to help.

"This project has shown that ending homelessness is about partnership working and a recognition of the importance of providing safe, supported environments.

"Our team at The Salvation Army is delighted to be part of a scheme that is helping some of our most vulnerable citizens in Peterborough."

The new units were part of a Emergency Night Shelter project which aimed to move people off the streets immediately.

The pods, which each cater for one person, also had a window, sink, storage and radiators.

Steven Pettican, CEO LPP said: "It is a great honour to partner with the Salvation Army church family to help people to move off the streets. We are all agreed that everyone needs a home."