A councillor who claimed asylum seekers may need to be housed in “secure locations” to protect women and children did not break council rules, an investigation has found. Councillor Natalie Oliver, who is in charge of children’s services at , was cleared of breaking the authority’s code of conduct following an investigation into her comments which were made in September.

It was during the full meeting when Cllr Oliver said asylum seekers were criminals and “may need to be housed in secure locations” for the safety of women and children. Liberal Democrat Councillor Martin Christopher submitted the formal complaint, claiming this belief was incompatible with her role at children’s services.

His complaint said: “These statements are not only factually inaccurate, but also risk inciting fear

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