"Police forces will need more money to deal with pressures from large asylum sites in their areas, the Home Office has admitted. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has pressed ahead with plans to house migrants at larger sites, such as military bases, despite warnings that they will cost the government more than controversial asylum hotels."
"Crowborough military barracks, which was previously used to accommodate Afghan families evacuated under safe sanctuary schemes, is now due to house more than 500 asylum seekers. The first 27 asylum seekers were moved in at the end of January this year. Asylum seekers will be housed there for three months while their claims are processed."
The Home Office has acknowledged that police forces require additional funding to address pressures from large asylum accommodation sites in their areas. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is proceeding with plans to house migrants at larger facilities, including military bases, despite evidence that these sites cost more than controversial asylum hotels. Crowborough military barracks in East Sussex, previously used for Afghan evacuees, now houses over 500 asylum seekers. The first 27 asylum seekers arrived in January, with residents staying for three months during claim processing. Local councillors received assurances the site would operate for one year. Multiple demonstrations have occurred opposing this accommodation strategy.
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