Plans to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base are set to be opposed by a town council 50 miles (80km) away from the site.

The Home Office announced earlier this year it would seek planning permission to use the ex-RAF Linton-on-Ouse, near York, to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers while their claims were processed.

Reform-led Scarborough Town Council has said it was seeking "urgent assurance" from the Home Office and North Yorkshire Council the seaside town would not be used as a placement area for those who had been processed without "a comprehensive, open consultation".

North Yorkshire Council has already unanimously opposed the plans in a motion passed last month.

The authority said the former RAF base was not an appropriate location for the centre, due to the isolated rural area, lack of infrastructure and its proximity to school and residential community.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, a motion formally supporting North Yorkshire Council's objection is due to be debated by the town council on Tuesday.

The motion also calls for a "full impact assessment" about the possible effects on housing in Scarborough.

It proposes that members of the town council "continue monitoring the situation and advocate for Scarborough residents in all future discussions relating to housing, migration and community impact".

The Home Office previously said potential use of the site would be "subject to detailed feasibility assessments, which could take several months to complete".

Responding to the motion, Independent councillor Rich Maw, a member of Scarborough Town Council and North Yorkshire Council, said: "I have no problem with discussing important issues, but too often this administration brings forward motions that are poorly constructed, contain vague commitments or stray well beyond what a parish council can realistically deliver.

"Residents need more than political statements and intentions.

"They need properly thought-through proposals, within the council's powers, with clear actions, responsibilities and outcomes."

In a statement, the Home Office said: "This government is closing every asylum hotel and moving asylum seekers into alternative accommodation, including former military sites.

"We are working to fairly house asylum seekers across the country, engaging with local authorities to reduce the impact on communities.

"The numbers in asylum accommodation are now falling, with costs down by £1bn since the general election."

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