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We are aware of national media reports that mention St George’s Barracks in North Luffenham as a possible site for accommodation to house migrant families seeking asylum in the UK.
Rutland County Council has had no contact from the Government in relation to this, while it’s unclear to what extent local authorities have been consulted in areas where surplus military sites are already confirmed as being used for migrant accommodation.
The Council has approached the Home Office and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to ask for clarification on the Government’s plans to accommodate asylum seekers entering the UK and whether these plans do include St George’s Barracks.