Highlights of 2023, City of Sanctuary Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole
Highlights of 2023- news from the City of Sanctuary Group As we come to the end of 2023, I’ve found some time to reflect on all the amazing work
New support centre for refugees in Bournemouth.
Refugee Support Europe is setting up its first UK project- a Dignity Centre to support the refugees based in Bournemouth hotel accommodation. Working closely with ICN, the City of
Asylum seekers returning to Bibby Stockholm
The Home Office has informed asylum seekers that they must return to the barge on October 19th. It justifies the move as a cost-saving measure. However, an Investigation by iNews
Legionella discovered on board the Bibby Stockholm.
All 39 asylum seekers have been removed from the Bibby Stockholm after the Health Security Agency discovered legionella in the water. The harmful bacteria can cause legionnaires’ disease, a potentially
Some asylum seekers refuse to go to the Bibby Stockholm
The first asylum seekers have arrived at the Bibby Stockholm, but at least 20 refugees have refused to go. Many are being supported by Care4Calais, which has set up an
Growing opposition to Portland refugee barge
Dorset county councillors have attacked the plan to house up to 500 asylum seekers in a barge moored off Portland, with one condemning it as, “a devil’s deal”. The
Dorset refugee news- with thanks to Judith
Donations in support of local refugees and asylum seekers. First of all thank you to all who donated backgammon sets, phones, bikes, trainers, a kindle and a laptop. Homes For
Dorset police and council leader attack plan to house refugees on barge
The Home Office proposal to host 506 refugee men on a barge off Portland in Dorset is facing opposition from the local police commissioner and council leader, both