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An East Kilbride community group has insisted local concerns around asylum seekers being housed in a town hotel cannot be ignored. ‌

A recent poll conducted by East Kilbride Neighbourhood Watch has revealed that 77 per cent of local members do not support The Bruce Hotel being used for asylum and refugee accommodation. ‌

The community group, which works closely with residents across East Kilbride on safety and local engagement, has invited local politicians Joani Reid MP and Collette Stevenson to share their views on the issue. ‌

“We believe it’s important that local voices are heard and represented on matters that directly affect our town centre,” said KJ Yates, Chief Executive and Chairman of The Community Impact Project / East Kilbride Neighbourhood Watch.

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