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Portsmouth Council Rejects More Homes for Asylum Seekers

11/4/2025

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Portsmouth City Council confirmed that no additional local homes will be used for asylum seekers.
Clearsprings Ready Homes assured the council it will maintain the current number of dispersal properties.
Currently, 617 asylum seekers are housed in 53 houses of multiple occupation, representing 1.6% of Portsmouth’s HMOs.
Steve Pitt, Portsmouth City Council leader, urged the government to consider other areas for asylum accommodation.

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Portsmouth City Council confirmed that no additional local homes will be used for asylum seekers.
Clearsprings Ready Homes assured the council it will maintain the current number of dispersal properties.
Currently, 617 asylum seekers are housed in 53 houses of multiple occupation, representing 1.6% of Portsmouth’s HMOs.
Steve Pitt, Portsmouth City Council leader, urged the government to consider other areas for asylum accommodation.