MP Calls for Independent Review of £1 Billion Asylum Centre Plan in Bicester
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What happened
A proposed asylum centre at MoD Bicester, a former military base, is under scrutiny due to its projected cost and suitability. The plan involves housing over 1,250 asylum seekers and could cost taxpayers over £1 billion over 10 years, with setup alone costing over £250 million. Calum Miller, MP for Bicester, stated that the site lacks basic facilities, including accommodation, power, and water, and contains asbestos and unexploded munitions.
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Why it matters
Miller argues the plan is flawed, noting it requires building new accommodation on MoD land. The Home Office has confirmed that no contracts have been issued regarding the centre, but the proposal faces calls for an independent review by NISTA.
Home Office seeks planning permission for asylum centre in Bicester, Linton-on-Ouse, and Barnham.
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Who's involved
- Calum MillerMP for Bicester, challenging the Home Office on asylum and accommodation policies.
- Home OfficeUK government ministerial department responsible for asylum and border policy.
- BicesterTown in Oxfordshire, the proposed location for the asylum centre.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Minister addresses local issues and MP supports campaigners in Oxfordshire.1 source
Miller demands NISTA review of Home Office's asylum plan in Bicester.1 source
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Home Office seeks planning permission for asylum centre in Bicester, Linton-on-Ouse, and Barnham.Also in this story
- The Home Office is considering a site in Norfolk/Suffolk for asylum seeker accommodation, which is also vital for police training.
- The Home Office announced asylum seeker housing plans in Oxfordshire, proposed expansion of sites in Essex, and sought planning approval for a migrant camp in Bicester.
- Judicial review is underway regarding planning and environmental compliance for a potential asylum centre site extension, with the council leader expressing disappointment over the 2030 site extension.
- The MoD plans to utilize the RAF facility at Linton for asylum seeker accommodation, following Ben Wallace's previous scrapping of housing plans there.
The entities involved
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Calum Miller
British politician
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Home Office
United Kingdom government ministerial department
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Bicester
town and civil parish in Cherwell district, Oxfordshire, England