HAVE YOUR SAY: Plan to place asylum seekers in Pinehurst Hill Side, Farnborough

Leo with Cllr Marina Munro outside Pinehurst Hill Side

UPDATE: THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED. IF YOU STILL WISH TO SHARE YOUR VIEW, PLEASE CONTACT LEO DIRECTLY VIA HIS 'CONTACT' SECTION ABOVE.

You will have seen reports in the media recently that there is a plan to place over 300 asylum seekers in Pinehurst Hill Side, Farnborough. Local residents were not consulted beforehand.

I am strongly opposed to this plan and do not believe that the building chosen to temporarily house asylum seekers is appropriate. I, in concert with the Leader of Rushmoor Borough Council, Cllr Gareth Lyon, and Empress Ward councillors, Cllr Marina Munro and Cllr Mike Smith, have lobbied the Home Secretary and Immigration Minister. We have highlighted the inappropriate choice of location and type of accommodation, as well as other factors that we believe make it entirely unsuitable.

I am pleased that the Home Secretary has paused the plan, pending review.

In the meantime, I want to hear your view.

I will be sharing the results of this survey with Home Office Ministers to ensure that they are aware of residents' views.

News

UPDATE: Pinehurst Hill Side

Wednesday, 21 February, 2024

Leo Docherty MP has provided a update to residents on the Pinehurst Hill Side site in Farnborough. As many residents will be aware, following lobbying by me, Rushmoor Borough Council Leader Cllr Gareth Lyon and Empress ward councillors, Cllr Marina Munro and Cllr Mike Smith, the Home Secretary rig

Leo Docherty MP meeting with Migration Minister Tom Pursglove MP

Leo Docherty MP meets with Migration Minister over opposition to Pinehurst Hill Side site

Tuesday, 16 January, 2024

Leo met with the Migration Minister, Tom Pursglove MP, in the House of Commons, and again made clear his strong opposition to the use of the Pinehurst Hill Side site in Farnborough to house over 300 asylum seekers. Commenting after the meeting, Leo said: I made very clear to the Minister that the

Leo Docherty MP and Cllr Marina Munro visit Pinehurst Hill Side, Farnborough

Leo Docherty MP visits site in Farnborough earmarked for asylum accommodation

Friday, 12 January, 2024

After the Home Office announced its intention to place more than 300 asylum seekers in brand new flats in Pinehurst Hill Side, Farnborough, local Member of Parliament, Leo Docherty MP, visited the site with Empress Ward Councillor, Cllr Marina Munro, (pictured).

Plan to place asylum seekers in Pinehurst Hill Side 'paused'

Tuesday, 9 January, 2024

Following his meeting with the Home Secretary last night, Leo Docherty MP received an update confirming a pause in the plans to place asylum seekers in Pinehurst Hill Side, Farnborough - pending a review by Ministers. Commenting on the development, Leo said: "I am very grateful indeed to the H

Leo Docherty MP meets with Home Secretary to oppose Farnborough asylum flats plan

Monday, 8 January, 2024

Member of Parliament for Aldershot, Leo Docherty MP, has held an urgent meeting with Home Secretary, the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, to repeat his strong opposition to a plan by Home Office officials to place around 300 asylum seekers in over 100 new flats in the heart of Farnborough. Commenting late

Statement by Leo Docherty MP on Home Office plan to place asylum seekers in Farnborough

Friday, 5 January, 2024

Read Leo's statement below: I am strongly opposed to the Home Office’s plan to place asylum seekers in the Pinehurst Hill Side building in Farnborough.