Council and Democracy

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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