Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration seeks views of those with experience of Home Office engagement with local authorities.
John Tuckett, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI), has begun a formal inspection of the way in which the Home Office engages with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation.
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The Chief Inspector is keen to hear the views of those with direct knowledge and experience of how the Home Office plans, prepares, and engages with local authorities in this area, on both what is working well and what could be improved. Those with such knowledge are invited to email him by April 24, 2026.
There are two things to note:
First, information submitted to the Chief Inspector may be included in the final inspection report, but it is the ICIBI’s practice not to name sources and to anonymise as much as possible any examples or case studies.
Secondly, local authorities and strategic migration partnerships will be invited to participate in the inspection separately by completing a survey, so need not respond to this call for evidence.
The inspection, conducted in line with the wider 2026-27 inspection plan, will examine how the Home Office plans, prepares and engages with local authorities in developing asylum accommodation. Particular focus will be placed on the effectiveness of the engagement strategy in enhancing responsiveness, consistency and quality of engagement with local authorities.
It will also examine local asylum accommodation delivery models and initiatives involving local authorities, how the Home Office ensures that accommodation providers fulfil their responsibilities for engagement with local authorities on delivery of new accommodation, and consider the impact on local services and community cohesion during site selection processes.
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