Resettlement of Afghan nationals

Mayor Dave Hodgson's latest email outlines the Council's postion on the Resettlement of Afghan nationals. Dave wrote:

We have had a commitment to welcoming vulnerable refugees since 2016 and we currently resettle up to five vulnerable families to our Borough each year.

We were among the first local authorities in the country to respond to the Government's original request in early June, to help with the relocation of Afghan nationals who had been employed by British forces in Afghanistan. We agreed to resettle two Afghan families in the Borough who arrived in early July, providing a home for interpreters and their families who have helped our country and would have been in danger if they stayed in Afghanistan as forces withdraw.

In light of the recent developments in Afghanistan, we are looking to offer further support.

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