Reform UK council to spend £150k on security guards in areas near asylum base
- Posted on August 29, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
Essex County Council has allocated £150,000 to deploy security personnel in residential areas surrounding an asylum processing facility. The initiative aims to address community concerns by increasing visible security presence, deterring disruptive activities, and enhancing residents' sense of safety. This proactive measure reflects growing tensions between local populations and asylum infrastructure expansion across the UK.
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Reform UK council to spend £150k on security guards in areas near asylum base
Essex County Council said the ‘operatives’ would be introduced to deter anti-social behaviour and reassure residents.
