Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.
The Home Office wants to more than double capacity at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre.
The leader of Essex County Council makes the comment after touring MDP Wethersfield.
Home Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims initially, sparking a backlash from the shadow justice secretary.
Gosport Borough Council leader Zoe Huggins has written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
The government wants to place up to 1,250 male asylum seekers in a nearby military base
The Holiday Inn Express in North Petherton had been housing women and children since 2022.
PCC Philip Wilkinson is asking the public to share their views on a major reform of policing.
