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Request to assist with the resettlement of Syrian Refugees

Meeting: 03/04/2019 - Cabinet (Item 7)

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Decision:

Cabinet made a joint pledge with Cambridge City Council to resettle between three and five Syrian refugee families.

 

Minutes:

Cabinet considered a report seeking its approval of entering into a joint pledge to resettle three to five families via the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) and the Resettlement of Vulnerable Children Scheme. 

 

The Scrutiny and Overview Committee had supported the proposal, and Councillor Brian Milnes, Vice-Chairman of that Committee, was pleased to note that concern at the possible impact on the District’s housing waiting list had been described as minimal.

 

The Leader expressed her gratitude to those officers involved in developing this initiative for their commitment.

 

Cabinet made a joint pledge with Cambridge City Council to resettle between three and five Syrian refugee families.