Government returns to 56-day limit for asylum hotels
ASYLUM

Government returns to 56-day limit for asylum hotels

By Paul Marinko | 09 December 2024

The Government has reversed a move to reduce the time successful asylum seekers can remain in hotels before presenting to councils for support with accommodation.

HOUSING

Managing the cost of temporary accommodation: can it be done?

By Jon Coane | 25 October 2024

All involved in the delivery of social and affordable housing must work together to solve the tem...

ASYLUM

Thinking global while acting local

By Heather Jameson | 03 October 2024

Local government may be exceptional at understanding the local community, adept at pivoting to me...

COMMUNITIES

Dampening the flames of community tension

By Gill Kneller | 27 September 2024

Amid the race riots, Gill Kneller explains how East Hampshire DC worked with the community to wel...

ASYLUM

EXCLUSIVE: Asylum hotel use may increase as small boat crossings continue

By Dan Peters | 10 September 2024

Asylum hotels are expected to remain open for months, with the Home Office privately suggesting t...

ASYLUM

Controversial plans to build asylum site at RAF Scampton axed

By William Eichler | 06 September 2024

RAF Scampton will no longer be used to house asylum seekers, it has been announced.

ASYLUM

Council leader calls for asylum housing role

By Emily Twinch | 05 September 2024

Pressure is growing for greater local government involvement in asylum seeker accommodation.

ASYLUM

Call for council role in asylum housing

By Martin Ford | 29 August 2024

A call has been made for a more prominent role for local government in asylum accommodation.

ASYLUM

Lifting the asylum limbo

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2024

Martin Ford looks at the action the new Government is taking to get a grip on the asylum system, ...

ASYLUM

Councils to be hit by asylum backlog fallout

By Martin Ford | 15 August 2024

Councils are expected to come under increased pressure as work begins to clear the asylum backlog.

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Asylum dispersals tied to pressure on services

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 26 June 2024

Existing pressures on housing and services will determine the distribution of asylum seekers this...

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