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Home Office withdraws plans to buy flats to house asylum seekers in 'luxurious' Buckhurst Hill - Essex Live

The Home Office reversed plans after local objections citing concerns over community safety and resource strain, following protests and political pressure in Epping Forest district.

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'Residents have experienced fear and uncertainty, and the strain on local resources has been considerable'

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Plans to house asylum seekers in Epping Forest village withdrawn

Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in Buckhurst Hill flats have been withdrawn after local opposition, Epping Forest District Council says.

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Home Office withdraws plans to buy flats to house asylum seekers in 'luxurious' Buckhurst Hill - Essex Live

'Residents have experienced fear and uncertainty, and the strain on local resources has been considerable'

·London, United Kingdom
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essexlive.news broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
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