Update: Stanwell Hotel and Council meeting

Spelthorne Borough Council has written again to the Home Office to raise community concerns about the proposed change to the mix of residents in the Stanwell Hotel. The Home Office has confirmed the plans are currently on hold. Cllr Joanne Sexton and Cllr Jon Button have requested a further meeting with the Home Office. 

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An Extraordinary Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 7 August at 7pm to discuss the issue. The final decision remains with the Home Office.

The Council motion that will be discussed is:

The Council call upon the Homes Office to:

1.       Immediately reconsider its plans to utilise the Stanwell Hotel to house adult male only asylum seekers

2.       Actively consult and work with the Local Authority

3.       Continue engaging with key stakeholders and support the existing client group of families and single female asylum seekers at the Stanwell Hotel

4.       Give due regard to public concerns, local services and the local community

The meeting documents are available to view on our website Agenda for Council on Thursday, 7 August 2025, 7.00 pm - Spelthorne Borough Council. The meeting will also be live streamed on our YouTube Extraordinary Council Meeting 07 August 2025

This is a public meeting, however, please note that there is limited space within the Council Chamber. Please register to attend:

• email Committee Services at committee.services@spelthorne.gov.uk  or call 01784 446224
• those that have registered will need to be at the Council Offices (Knowle Green) no later than 6.40pm

The recent demonstrations outside the Stanwell Hotel have seen many residents come together to express their concerns in a peaceful and respectful way. The Council acknowledges and thanks those residents who exercised their right to protest calmly and lawfully and asks that this unity continues at the meeting on Thursday.

Previous statements:

Home Office plans for Stanwell Hotel - Spelthorne Borough Council

Stanwell Hotel update - Spelthorne Borough Council

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