Stroud District Council clarifies that Tricorn House won’t house asylum seekers
Stroud: There’s been a lot of chatter about an old office building, Tricorn House, and whether it would be used for asylum seekers. The local council has stepped in to clear things up. This building, which used to be a government office back in the 70s, has been sitting mostly empty for years.
After some renovations, it now has 44 flats, but they’re still unoccupied. The council recently updated their FAQ section, saying those rumors about housing asylum seekers are just that—rumors. They confirmed that the building won’t be used for that purpose.
In fact, they received a completion certificate for the renovations, meaning everything is up to code and ready for people to move in. The council is actually looking to partner with a social landlord to provide housing for local homeless families instead.
They’ve been in talks with the government about the building’s future, and it turns out the owners have made it clear that Tricorn House isn’t available for asylum seekers. The council is committed to representing the community’s needs and wants to see the building used to help those in need locally.
