It comes as the government is trying to phase out the use of hotels to house people in the asylum system
Mary Morris House in HeadingleyAuthor: Matt SoanesPublished 16 minutes ago
The Home Office has applied to use a Leeds student accommodation block as a hostel for asylum seekers, as ministers try to move away from the use of hotels.
The privately owned Mary Morris House on Shire Oak Road is currently used to house students.
The government has applied to the council to change the use of the building by non-students, although no final decision has been made.
A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “Leeds is a welcoming city which has been built on the values of tolerance, unity and respect for one another and we remain committed to upholding those values.”
“We hope the announcement of these details today will reassure local residents that we will be engaging fully with them with regard to the Home Office’s proposals for Mary Morris House.”