Decision details
Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
*RESOLVED –
1. That Chesterfield Borough Council agrees to take part in the Syrian vulnerable persons resettlement scheme.
2. That Chesterfield Borough Council formally joins the Derbyshire SVPRS partnership, and agrees to Derbyshire County Council acting as lead partner for this scheme.
3. That up to six Chesterfield Borough Council housing properties be utilised for the scheme.
4. That a contribution of £2,000 be made to the Derbyshire SVPRS partnership to assist with it’s set up costs.
REASON FOR DECISIONS
To contribute to the UK response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Donna Reddish, Service Director - Corporate Email: donna.reddish@chesterfield.gov.uk Tel: 01246 345307.
Report author: Donna Reddish
Publication date: 17/05/2016
Date of decision: 17/05/2016
Decided at meeting: 17/05/2016 - Cabinet
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