Inclusion day to be held after 'baseless' complaints made against refugees housed in Lanarkshire hotel

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A multi-cultural inclusion day is being held next month to help asylum seekers based in East Kilbride integrate with the local community.

The event is being organised by the Community Police Officer for East Kilbride Town Centre and will take place on Friday, July 1 in Princes Mall.PC Alexander Thom said it comes after Mears, who are acting on behalf of the Home Office, had voiced concerns that some local residents had been "making baseless complaints" regarding Somali asylum seekers based in the Bruce Hotel.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android He told Lanarkshire Live : "Recently I have had some local residents raise concerns and apprehensions regarding asylum seekers that are being housed in The Bruce Hotel. "Setting out to help, I believe that the complaints were unfounded and to dispel this and to make those seeking asylum feel welcome in the community and to put local residents minds at ease, I have organised a multicultural inclusion event."This will include members from each nationality thinking of a native dish from their country, picking the ingredients and having the dish prepared."There will of course be some traditional Scottish fare as well, haggis, neeps and tatties and some Irn Bru and my mum has even offered to make a batch of her renowned tablet."This will all be placed in front of