Terneuzen council approves asylum centre for up to 200 people

Terneuzen’s council has approved a permit for an asylum centre in a former office building.

The centre can house up to 200 people, with more focus on families in the revised plan.

The close vote means the national agency responsible for asylum reception can start work on the project.

The decision came after a long debate, and a motion of no confidence against the town’s deputy mayors was rejected.