Council confirms letter of concern regarding 300 asylum seekers to Home Office
14th November 2025
Council confirms letter of concern sent to Home Office regarding proposals to accommodate asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks.
Council Leader Raymond Bremner, Convenor Bill Lobban and Leader of the Opposition Alasdair Christie have written to the Home Secretary outlining concerns at proposals to accommodate 300 adult male asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness.
The letter follows a special Council meeting held on 6 November at which the issue was discussed and the Council agreed to raise concerns and seek further information.
The letter requests clarification on why Cameron Barracks was chosen and how the project will be managed to ensure no detrimental impact on local services. It also asks for risk and impact assessments to be shared and for confirmation of any funding arrangements.
The authors raise concerns that the location is inappropriate for a large number of asylum seekers and suggest regular engagement with communities by the Home Office to address concerns, including a public meeting.
Cllr Raymond Bremner said, "While welcoming people in need and seeking safety, elected members last week raised a number of valid concerns about this proposal and the way it has been communicated. We have asked to meet with the Home Secretary to discuss these issues in more detail."