Planned asylum centre near Oxfordshire village to face legal challenge
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Summary
Housing and Communities Secretary Angela Rayner approved full planning permission to convert a former Ministry of Defence site near Piddington, Oxfordshire, into accommodation for more than 1,200 asylum seekers. The local parish council chair said residents plan to challenge the decision in court within six weeks, while the government says it is still considering whether to proceed and will continue consulting the community.Key Facts
- The proposed centre would be located at a vacant Ministry of Defence site near Piddington.
- The plan is to provide accommodation for more than 1,200 asylum seekers.
- Angela Rayner approved full planning permission for the project.
- Piddington parish council chair Tim McNally said residents expect to bring a legal challenge within six weeks.
- McNally said campaigners also plan to invoke the proposed Hillsborough law, which would require public officials to be open during investigations and inquiries if it becomes law.
- Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the government would keep engaging with the community and that further stages remain.
- The Home Office said no final decision to proceed has been taken and said it wants to close asylum hotels and use alternative accommodation, including former military sites.
- The Home Office said the proposed sites would have 24-hour security and CCTV.
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