William Eichler 10 April 2026

New asylum housing inspection launched

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A view of the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge in Dorset © Zeynep Demir Aslim / Shutterstock.com.

An inspection of how the Home Office engages with councils in the development of asylum accommodation has been launched.

Undertaken by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI), it will consider the impact on local services and community cohesion during site selection.

The inspection will examine local asylum accommodation delivery models and initiatives and the Home Office’s engagement with local authorities.

The ICIBI will also focus on how the Government department ensures that accommodation providers fulfil their responsibilities for engagement with local authorities.

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Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.
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