Decision details

To consider the council’s progress with the resettlement of six families in the district and its approach to asylum seekers

Resolved

(1)          That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)          That the findings of the evaluation report of the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme (VPRS) in Cherwell be noted.

(3)          That, having given due consideration, the resettlement of an additional six Syrian Refugee families within Cherwell district be agreed.

(4)          That the establishment of a dedicated post to deal with Syrian Refugee work in Cherwell (funded by VPRS funding) be supported.

(5)          That officers be supported to develop a bid to the Controlling Migration Fund in relation to Cherwell district.

(6)          That, having given due consideration, participation in the Asylum Seeker Dispersal Programme in Cherwell district be endorsed and officers requested to proceed accordingly.