Stanwell Hotel update and Extraordinary Council meeting

A number of questions and requests for clarification were raised by residents, which the Council has committed to reviewing and responding to. These include:

• confirmation of the number of residents currently living at the hotel
• a request for the Council to seek permission from the Home Office to visit the interior of the hotel
• concerns about cannabis use in and around the hotel grounds
• ongoing concerns regarding children's safety, return to school and the level of police presence in the area
• a clarification letter sent to Lincoln Jopp regarding his correspondence on the 29 July 

  Letter from Cllr Sexton to Lincoln Jopp MP (pdf, 151.51 KB)

• any additional support the Council can provide local families living in the village and those residing in the hotel

Residents also asked Cllr Sexton for an update on the possibility of pursuing legal action to obtain an injunction against the hotel. In response, she stated:

"I can confirm that preliminary legal advice has been obtained. The early indication is that, unlike the situation in Epping Forest, an injunction is legally closed as an option for Spelthorne.

"At Epping Forest, the council had a documented history of attempted planning enforcement action from the early days of asylum seekers being housed there. By contrast, in Spelthorne, we welcomed our cohort of asylum seekers, which included families and single women.

"Therefore, all potential planning enforcement measures must be fully explored before an injunction can be considered.

"We are currently awaiting a formal response from the Home Office, which will help determine our next steps. Please be assured that the Council is committed to exploring every available option to achieve the best outcome for the community."

An Extraordinary Council meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 4 September at 7pm. The agenda is available to view on the Council's website: Agenda for Council on Thursday, 4 September 2025, 7.00 pm - Spelthorne Borough Council

Residents are welcome to attend Council meetings, however, please note that there is limited space within the Council Chamber. Please register to attend:

·         email Committee Services at committeeservices@spelthorne.gov.uk

·         those who have registered will need to be at the Council Offices (Knowle Green) no later than 6.40pm

Read previous press statements:

22 August: Spelthorne Borough Council receives Home Office update on Stanwell Hotel - Spelthorne Borough Council

20 August: Letter to the Home Office regarding Stanwell Hotel - Spelthorne Borough Council

20 August: Spelthorne will not give up: Council challenges Home Office over Stanwell hotel decision - Spelthorne Borough Council

14 August: Letter to the Home Office regarding Stanwell Hotel - Spelthorne Borough Council

13 August: Spelthorne Borough Council calls for constructive action on Stanwell Hotel use - Spelthorne Borough Council

8 August: Spelthorne votes to oppose Home Office plans to change asylum accommodation - Spelthorne Borough Council

6 August: Stanwell Hotel: Extraordinary Council meeting - Spelthorne Borough Council

4 August: Update: Stanwell Hotel and Council meeting - Spelthorne Borough Council

1 August: Home Office plans for Stanwell Hotel - Spelthorne Borough Council

31 July: Stanwell Hotel update - Spelthorne Borough Council

29 July: Spelthorne raises urgent concerns over Home Office plans for Stanwell Hotel - Spelthorne Borough Council