The Home Office plans to house single male asylum seekers in the Park Hotel in Diss, replacing families who have resided there for two years. The change has faced strong local opposition, including protests and opposition from South Norfolk Council. Despite the council's commitment to oppose the plan and utilize planning enforcement, the Home Office confirmed its intention to proceed. The hotel has previously housed families, and local leaders express concerns that this decision disrupts a well-integrated community of asylum seekers already in the area.
The Home Office intends to proceed with housing single male asylum seekers in the Park Hotel in Diss, despite significant local opposition and protests.
Council leader Daniel Elmer expressed deep disappointment, stating that the decision is unnecessary and does not contribute additional capacity for housing asylum seekers.
The local council asserts it will not accept the change of use for the hotel and may use planning enforcement powers to shut it down if necessary.
Protests outside the hotel highlight community unrest, with concerns over upsetting the well-integrated local asylum-seeking community already residing there.
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