The government has paused plans to exclusively house male asylum seekers at The Stanwell Hotel in response to community unrest and a recent dispersal order by Surrey Police. Protests outside the hotel raised issues of criminal damage and anti-social behavior. Spelthorne Borough Council leader Joanne Sexton warned that these proposals would affect families seeking asylum, who had begun integrating into the community. The Home Office confirmed efforts to address issues in the asylum system while maintaining that community security is a top priority. There has been a significant reduction in asylum seekers housed in hotels recently.
Surrey Police has implemented a dispersal order in Stanwell following reports of criminal damage and anti-social behavior during protests outside The Stanwell Hotel.
SBC leader Joanne Sexton expressed concern over the government's proposal to house male asylum seekers at the hotel, emphasizing the potential relocation of families currently residing there.
The Home Office is working to fix a 'broken system' while prioritizing the security of local communities around hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
Asylum seekers in hotels decreased by almost 6,000 in early 2025, indicating a 15% drop from the previous December, as stated by the Home Office.
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