A plan to restrict where homeless encampments can be set up moved forward at Winnipeg city hall on Tuesday, as some outreach workers warned councillors they would only accept the changes if the city also creates a sanctioned, supervised place for people to go.

The city's community services committee voted unanimously Tuesday to approve new rules banning tents within 50 metres of schools, playgrounds and daycares, and within 30 metres of transit shelters, bridges and docks.

Supporters on council say the changes aim to reduce risks and improve safety for residents and people living outdoors.

Marion Willis, founder of the outreach group St. Boniface Street Links, told councillors the policy could work if it’s paired with a small, city-run encampment designed to quickly get people into hous

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