A group of unsheltered people moved from Cobourg’s West Beach to a county-owned building at 600 William Street recently.

While this may resolve some of the tensions between those living in tents and the public, it has created a challenge for Northumberland County officials.

On today’s show, you will hear how the county’s administration and social services staff are responding to this new encampment located at the ambulance centre and economic development offices at the old Kraft building.

County CAO Jennifer Moore and Social Services Director Lisa Horne will explain in detail what is being done and what is unfolding at the site.

In the next segment, you will hear from Cormac Russell. You might remember him as the internationally recognized expert who came to Cobourg recently to talk to agencies and organizers about community building.

This interview includes highlights of the conversation aired early in August and is relevant to public discussions about the encampment.