Response from MP Jeremy Wright-Proposed HMO
Office of Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Wright KC MP
Member of Parliament for Kenilworth and Southam
House of Commons | London | SW1A 0AA | Tel: 020 7219 2008
EMAIL TO RESIDENTS
Thank you for contacting me about the proposed use of 45 Handley’s Close, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, for asylum accommodation. I wanted to update you.
Serco has now responded to me to confirm their intention to use the property to house asylum seekers following consultation with Rugby Borough Council. I understand that the Borough Council did not raise objections during the consultation process. While I appreciate the statutory framework they are required to operate within, I remain concerned that the wider practical implications for both residents and the local community have not been fully considered.
I have therefore written to both the Home Office and Serco to raise concerns about the suitability of this location, particularly given Ryton’s rural setting, very limited public transport, and the lack of nearby essential services that prospective residents would need.
I have asked the Home Office to review this proposal in full and to assess whether more appropriate, better-connected accommodation is available. I have also requested confirmation that this review will take place before any placement is approved.