Issue - decisions

Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme

17/05/2016 - Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme

*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.