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UK considers Suffolk base for 1,250 asylum seekers

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  • The UK government is considering a Suffolk base to house up to 1,250 asylum seekers.
  • Council official Bick wrote to the Home Office saying there is no public or community support.
  • The cabinet report estimates the ten-year centre could cost £9.16 million to £29.8 million.
  • The report says detailed plans are few and wrap-around support information is missing.
  • Identified pressures include safeguarding, health, police, fire, library use, language services and transport.