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Decision on 540 Asylum Seekers Delayed Until 2026

12/17/2025

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Wealden District Council says the decision on temporarily housing 540 asylum seekers at a former military site in East Sussex will be delayed until 2026.
The Home Office had indicated discussions about using the Crowborough army training camp to reduce reliance on hotels for asylum accommodation.
That plan has led to several protest marches in Crowborough.
The Home Office declined to comment on specific asylum accommodation sites.

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Wealden District Council says the decision on temporarily housing 540 asylum seekers at a former military site in East Sussex will be delayed until 2026.
The Home Office had indicated discussions about using the Crowborough army training camp to reduce reliance on hotels for asylum accommodation.
That plan has led to several protest marches in Crowborough.
The Home Office declined to comment on specific asylum accommodation sites.