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Protests Erupt Over Proposed Asylum Seekers' Military Housing

1/14/2026

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Councillor Rachel Millward said no decision has been made on plans to temporarily house 540 asylum seekers at a former military site in East Sussex.
The Home Office is weighing use of the Crowborough army training camp to end reliance on hotels for asylum accommodation, prompting protests.
Millward described the meeting as 'frustrating' and said councillors strongly object to plans to close all asylum hotels.

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Councillor Rachel Millward said no decision has been made on plans to temporarily house 540 asylum seekers at a former military site in East Sussex.
The Home Office is weighing use of the Crowborough army training camp to end reliance on hotels for asylum accommodation, prompting protests.
Millward described the meeting as 'frustrating' and said councillors strongly object to plans to close all asylum hotels.