The news that the Labour Government are proposing to put 600 asylum seekers at the Army Camp in Crowborough has caused a outcry of opposition particularly as the previous Conservative administration rejected the site on grounds of practicality and cost.
Housing 600 asylum seekers adjacent to the Ashdown Forest and a short walk to Crowborough Town centre will be a significant burden on the local facilities including schools, GPs and medical facilities.
It begs the question as to when Wealden District Council were made aware of the proposals, when the Green/LibDem coalition running the District Council were aware of the possibility and why they did not inform other councillors.
It cant be right that the press were informed before local councillors and residents were told.
The press statement from LibDem council leader James Partridge does not object to the proposals and quotes merely: ”we will continue to the discuss the situation… and ensure the site runs well".
In contrast Cllr Ann Newton, Conservative group leader at Wealden, stated “Conservative councillors fundamentally question the appropriateness of this site and are asking for an emergency Full Council meeting to discuss the proposals."
Nusrat Ghani the local Member of Parliament has launched a petition – please sign the petition to oppose the proposals. CLICK HERE
