Decision details
Research, findings and recommendations on current and future provision of the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Programme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) proposing the extension of the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement (SVPR) Programme to enable more families to settle in Southend-on-Sea.
Resolved:
1. That the progress on the current SVPR Programme in Southend-on-Sea, as set out in Section 3 of the submitted report, be noted.
2. That the Programme be extended, in order that more families can settle in Southend-on-Sea, comprising an additional 30 individuals by 2020.
3. That the Director of Adult Services and Housing, be authorised to:
· Reach agreement with the EELGA, Home Office and other relevant bodies in order to bring 30 additional individuals to Southend, reporting on progress at the Corporate Management Team and Cabinet at regular intervals;
· Reach agreement with local partners in order to identify the local resource to welcome future families;
· Research and commission effective ways of delivering support services in order to achieve economies of scale.
Reason for Decision:
This is a key national issue that needs to be addressed by the Council
Other Options:
That no commitment is given to settle further families within the Borough.
Note: This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to: People Scrutiny Committee
Cabinet Member: Cllr Salter
Report author: Sharon Houlden
Publication date: 22/06/2018
Date of decision: 19/06/2018
Decided at meeting: 19/06/2018 - Cabinet
Effective from: 30/06/2018
This decision has been called in by:
- Councillor Laurie Burton who writes for consideration by People Scrutiny Committee"
- Councillor Julian Ware-Lane who writes for consideration by People Scrutiny Committee"
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