Spelthorne Borough Council receives Home Office update on Stanwell Hotel

Today, Friday 22 August, the Home Office has confirmed to the Council that a formal written response will be provided by Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP, Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum next week. This follows recent correspondence sent by Cllr Joanne Sexton, Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council, on behalf of concerned local residents.

There have been reports in the community suggesting an increase in the number of male occupants at the hotel in recent days. The Home Office, however, has categorically stated that this information is incorrect. They confirmed that, since a decision was made by the Home Office on 1 August to pause any changes to the resident mix at the hotel, no additional single adult males have been moved into the facility.

Cllr Joanne Sexton, Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council, said:

"We understand and share the concerns of Stanwell residents and are committed to representing their voice at the highest levels. The Council remains resolute in its stance against the Home Office's decision, and we continue to pursue all available legal and political avenues. We urge residents to continue their protest peacefully and respectfully, as we work together towards a fair and safe resolution for our community."

A further Extraordinary Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 4 September at 7.00pm. The Agenda will be published one week in advance and will be available to view on the Council's website: Agenda for Council on Thursday, 4 September 2025, 7.00 pm - Spelthorne Borough Council

The Council continues to take external legal advice and remains firmly opposed to the Home Office's decision to change the use of Stanwell Hotel from accommodating families and single women to housing single adult males only.

The Council thanks residents for their continued patience and engagement as it works to ensure transparency and accountability in this matter. We would like to reassure residents we will not be removing the various flags on display, unless they are inflammatory or obstructive.

Read previous press statements:

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