Elected Member Briefing Note 2026, No. 54
About this Briefing Note
Report by: David McPhee, Equalities Team Leader, Communities
EMBN Number: 054-26
Date: 01 May 2026
Subject: Anticipated protest on Saturday 02 May 2026 over accommodation for people seeking asylum
Responsible Officer: Stefan Morkis, Team Leader, News and Media
Details
Purpose
This briefing note provides elected members with an update on an expected protest outside hotels providing accommodation to people seeking asylum.
Briefing Information
There has been speculation that another protest against accommodation for people seeking asylum may take place in Perth or Blairgowrie on Saturday 02 May 2026.
No location or times have been confirmed. However, the situation is being monitored and both Police Scotland and Mears have appropriate resources in place to respond to any protest in Perth and Kinross as necessary.
