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Agenda item

Approval for Participation in the UK Resettlement Scheme

Decision:

RESOLVED: that

 

1.            Cardiff Council's participation in the new, global UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), in order to facilitate the resettlement of vulnerable refugees, for the first year of the scheme be approved

 

2.            The collaborative working arrangement with the Vale of Glamorgan Council be continued in order to benefit from the sharing of knowledge, experience and resources, including the regional coordination.

 

3.            It be agreed to extend and support the existing regional Governance arrangements, specifically the regional Leadership Group. Membership comprises key regional stakeholders, including Council Members, Lead Officers and representatives from Housing, Health, Education, South Wales Police, third sector and faith groups.

 

4.            the resettlement of up to six families in Cardiff during the first year be agreed, conditional upon the availability of resources, specifically school places and affordable, sustainable accommodation.

 

5.            authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of People & Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Care, Health & Well-being, s.151 officer and Director of Governance & Legal Services to

 

o        make changes to documents as needed for the delivery of the UKRS in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan including, but not limited to, the collaboration agreement with the Vale of Glamorgan and agreement with the Integration and Support Service provider and

o        to accept the new funding conditions and

o        generally to progress the regional arrangements for the delivery of the UK resettlement scheme.

 

Supporting documents:

 

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