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Cadet security boosted at Crowborough site used to house asylum seekers
Overview
Work has begun to erect security fences around two Ministry of Defence buildings used by cadets at the Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex. The site, which began housing up to 540 asylum seekers in January under plans spanning until 2030, forced cadets to leave last December. Funded by the Home Office, the new fencing will allow cadets to safely resume activities and parades on parts of the site.
Key points
- Security fencing work has started at two Ministry of Defence properties used by cadets at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex.
- The Crowborough site has been used to house asylum seekers since January, with the Home Office intending to use it until 2030.
- Cadets were forced to leave the camp in December due to the asylum plans.
- The new fencing is funded by the Home Office to ensure only cadets and volunteers can access the designated properties.
- Cadet activities are expected to resume by the end of October, with training potentially starting in November and parades returning before Christmas.