The University of Buckingham has applied to temporarily take over the Best Western Inn, which had previously been planned to be used as a migrant hostel.
The University plans to acquire the building for five years beginning in January 2024. There are no objections to the proposal as of yet, but the planning must comply with environmental regulations and traffic regulations.
The University has previously applied to take control of other hotels in Buckingham and has failed to pass the regulations.
Robert Jenrick, the Immigration minister announced in the House of Commons on Wednesday, the government is planning to close fifty locations which will house migrants after crossing the channel.
He claimed the number of small boats that have completed the journey have been reduced by 20%, which explains why there is no longer a need for these hostels. The current date for the closure is 23rd November.
Buckingham’s MP, Greg Smith, challenged Jenrick to give assurances that the date would not be changed. Jenrick guaranteed that it would not.
Greg Smith took to Facebook to account this, saying “Given the disruption the use of the Best Western as a migrant hostel has caused, robbing the town of a well used local hotel and putting immense pressure on local health services, I am pleased it will be stood down on 23rd November.”
Since small boats began arriving on the shores of England and the UK four years ago, it is the first time the figure has been reduced. Whereas in other parts of Europe that figure has risen nearly 100%.
