Martin Ford 28 August 2025

'Political' motivation behind Epping hotel injunction

Political motivation behind Epping hotel injunction image
Bell Hotel, Epping © Epping Forest District Council.

Epping Forest DC sought an injunction banning the use of the Bell Hotel to accommodate asylum seekers for ‘political' rather than planning reasons, it has been claimed.

The Home Office and owners of the Epping hotel Somani are seeking to overturn the injunction in a hearing at the Court of Appeal today.

Visit The MJ (£) to continue reading.

Check out: Hotels Aren’t the Answer: Rethinking Asylum Support

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Corporate Director Community Development

North Yorkshire Council
£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support
If you are an accomplished senior leader with experience of delivering strategic change Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Manager, Supported Accomodation Service

Durham County Council
Grade 11, £42,123 - £46,579 per annum
Be the Difference. Build Futures. Change Lives. Every young person deserves someone who believes in them. Someone who sees their potential, celebrate Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Head of Children's Social Care

Durham County Council
£139,874 per annum
At Durham County Council, we are ambitious for our children, young people and families. We are committed to ensuring every child is safe, supported an Spennymoor
Recuriter: Durham County Council

School Crossing Patrol

Durham County Council
Grade 1 £3,781 (approx.) £13.27 per hour
Join our School Crossing Patrol Service!   Are you punctual and reliable? Do you have good communication skills and a strong sense of community spirit Peterlee
Recuriter: Durham County Council

School Crossing Patrol

Durham County Council
Grade 1 £4,180 (approx.) £13.27 per hour
Join our School Crossing Patrol Service!   Are you punctual and reliable? Do you have good communication skills and a strong sense of community spirit Newton Aycliffe
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner