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Napier Barracks Closes Amid Criticism, Asylum Seekers Relocated

12/22/2025

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Home Office Closes Barracks

The Home Office closed Napier Barracks in Folkestone, planning to transfer the site to a housing developer by March.
Napier Barracks faced criticism for poor living conditions, especially during the pandemic.
The government aims to close asylum hotels and has begun discussions to use barracks in Crowborough and Inverness for about 900 male asylum seekers.
Care4Calais completed its final clothing distribution at Napier, highlighting the challenging conditions faced by volunteers.

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Home Office Relocates Asylum Seekers

The Home Office will relocate asylum seekers to Crowborough army camp in East Sussex from January 2026.
Rising numbers in temporary accommodation prompted the plan, with 36,273 reported in September.
Local protests erupted as residents fear the influx strains infrastructure.
Wealden council says the Home Office miscommunicated and is preparing legal challenges.
The Home Office intends to close asylum hotels and seek more suitable accommodation to relieve pressure.

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Home Office Closes Barracks

The Home Office closed Napier Barracks in Folkestone, planning to transfer the site to a housing developer by March.
Napier Barracks faced criticism for poor living conditions, especially during the pandemic.
The government aims to close asylum hotels and has begun discussions to use barracks in Crowborough and Inverness for about 900 male asylum seekers.
Care4Calais completed its final clothing distribution at Napier, highlighting the challenging conditions faced by volunteers.

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