Joanne Sexton expressed concerns regarding a Home Office proposal to house men at a local hotel, stating it would disrupt families who are integrating well into the community. She welcomed the temporary pause by the government but highlighted ongoing concerns about the consequences of the proposed changes. The Home Office aims to correct a "broken system" and assures that local community security is a priority, noting a significant reduction in the number of asylum hotels over recent months.
Joanne Sexton warned that a Home Office proposal to house men at the hotel caused concern in the local community and would relocate well-integrated families.
The Home Office stated it is fixing a "broken system" and emphasized that the security of local communities around hotels is a "paramount concern".
In summer 2023, over 400 asylum hotels were open, costing almost £9m a day; that number has decreased to less than 210.
Asylum seekers in hotels reduced by almost 6,000 in the first three months of 2025, a 15% decrease from December.
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