Barnham’s population hovers around 600, leaving the residents outnumbered by the asylum seekers, who are all expected to be young single men.
Campaigners in Linton-on-Ouse have also called for a Government investigation after claims that creating an asylum site in their community could cost taxpayers £270million.
The group claims the centre could cost between £443 and £853 per occupied bed per night, depending on occupancy levels, significantly more than the cost of housing asylum seekers in hotels.
The Linton-on-Ouse Action Group has written to the Chancellor, demanding a full financial review before the government uses the newly-announced £150million to convert the former RAF base on the edge of the village in North Yorkshire.
