Summary
An army barracks in Kent, used to house asylum seekers, has closed. The Napier Barracks faced criticism for poor living conditions and will be handed over to a property developer.
Key Facts
- Napier Barracks is in Folkestone, Kent.
- It housed asylum seekers from 2020 until its closure.
- The site faced criticism for poor conditions during a Covid outbreak.
- The barracks will be vacated by the end of the month.
- A property developer will take over the site in March.
- The site housed over 300 asylum seekers at its peak.
- Fewer than 100 asylum seekers remained before closure.
- The government plans to use other barracks to house asylum seekers in Crowborough and Inverness.
