Elderly British Couple Reportedly Receive Letter From Council Saying Their Home Subject To ‘Compulsory Purchase’ For Housing Migrants
By Danielle
An elderly couple from the United Kingdom reportedly received a letter from their council suggesting their home could be purchased and used to house migrants.
Jose and Ted Saunders said the North Northamptonshire Council sent them a “strongly-worded letter” saying their £200,000 home could be subject to “compulsory purchase,” Daily Mail reports.
“An elderly British couple received a letter in the mail from their city council informing them that the authorities were preparing to seize their newly purchased £200,000 home, and use it to house migrants. The couple just moved into their home in November, and received the notice last month,” Ben Swann wrote.
“We are writing as have reason to believe that the above-named premises or land is empty or unused and that you are the owner. We would like to take this opportunity to find out what your intentions are for the premises or site,” the letter read.
“The Government has identified empty privately owned properties as a potential cause of blight within communities, and as a wasted resource at time of high housing need. It is setting targets for Local Authorities and is requiring action by them to reduce this problem,” it continued.
“The Resettlement Team at North Northamptonshire Council supports asylum seekers and refugees across three different projects: Homes for Ukraine, Afghan Resettlement, and Asylum Dispersal,” it added.
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An elderly British couple received a letter in the mail from their city council informing them that the authorities were preparing to seize their newly purchased £200,000 home, and use it to house migrants.
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— Ben Swann (@BenSwann_) February 14, 2024