A BEXHILL Town Council meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday evening (April 5) has been postponed after a group of residents said they are planning to host their own get-together to discuss the proposed immigration centre at the former Northeye Prison site outside the town hall.
The council issued a statement which said: “It is with regret that we have taken the decision to postpone our forthcoming council meetings.
“Following the announcement by the Home Office for proposals to house asylum seekers at the Northeye site in Bexhill, it has been reported that a large number of protester intend to confront councillors both outside the Town Hall and at the meeting.
“While we completely empathise with our residents’ concerns about this proposal, our highest priority must be the safety of councillors, staff and the public.
“Having reviewed the limited capacity of the Town Hall, we do not feel it is a safe place to facilitate a meeting of this importance.
“We intend to organise a public meeting at a more suitable venue in due course. We will do our best to enable a safe environment for residents to air their views.
“The Town Council continues to work closely with Rother District Council to understand all of the facts and represent the people of Bexhill.”
