Council was asked to support participation in the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme which, it was explained, would provide accommodation in the private rented sector for two families (up to ten persons) per year for the next five years. Members expressed the importance of recognising the difference between economic migrants and genuine refugees. It was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Hall and
RESOLVED –
(i) Participation in the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme (SVPR) be approved;
(ii) The provision of two properties per year (10 people) in the private rented sector for the next five years, to support the SVPR, be approved;
(iii) An initial supplementary income and expenditure budget of £85,200, financed from the Home Office, be approved;
(iv) Authority be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) to approve an additional increase in the income budget up to a maximum of £85,200 and matching expenditure budget up to a maximum of £85,200 financed from the Home Office, if there is additional demand for the scheme.