Hundreds protest over plans for asylum seekers at military site
Summary
Hundreds of people protested in Crowborough, East Sussex, against the government's plan to house asylum seekers at a local military site. The government plans to use the site to house 600 asylum seekers temporarily, aiming to reduce the use of hotels. Local residents and officials voiced concerns about safety, community consultation, and the impact on local services.Key Facts
- The government plans to temporarily house 600 asylum seekers at a military site in Crowborough, East Sussex.
- Hundreds of protesters gathered to oppose the plan, citing safety and local service concerns.
- A Home Office representative stated that closing asylum hotels is a government priority.
- Wealden District Council criticized the plan, saying there was no community consultation.
- Sussex Police confirmed a peaceful protest took place, with measures to minimize disruption.
- A petition against the plan has over 6,000 signatures.
- The planned site is part of efforts to reduce the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers.
- Approximately 32,000 asylum seekers are currently housed in hotels, down from over 56,000 in 2023.
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