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Home Office drops plans for new Aberdeen asylum seeker accommodation
Overview
The Home Office has cancelled plans to accommodate up to 149 asylum seekers on St Peter Street in Aberdeen following concerns raised by local representatives. A letter sent to Aberdeen City Council cited commercial and contractual reasons for the decision, which has been welcomed by local MP Douglas Lumsden.
Key points
- Plans to house up to 149 asylum seekers in the St Peter Street area of Aberdeen have been dropped by the Home Office.
- The Home Office informed Aberdeen City Council that the decision was made due to commercial and contractual reasons.
- Aberdeen South MP Douglas Lumsden had previously called for an urgent review, arguing the move would exceed the city's agreed allocation limit.
- The council previously called for meetings with the Home Secretary regarding the housing of asylum seekers following local protests.