The Home Office confirmed earlier today, February 17, it would not proceed with the plan to house asylum seekers in the Pontins holiday centre in Camber.
It follows strong lobbying of the Government from all public sector partners in the county, including the site’s freehold owners Rother District Council, and Sally-Ann Hart the local MP.
Partners pointed out the site is unsuitable because of limited access and a lack of the extra public services that would be needed, including healthcare and school places.
Doug Oliver, leader of Rother District Council, said: “We welcome this sensible decision by the Home Office. Camber is not a large community and while visitors to the beach and the holiday park are welcome, this would not have been the right arrangement for either migrants or for residents.”
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