Decision - Brighton & Hove Response to Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Brighton and Hove Policy & Resources Committee Decided 6 Oct 2022 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Policy & Resources Committee

Report author

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Published

6 Oct 2022

Reference

6728

As published

the council's own words, unedited

RESOLVED: That the Committee – (i) Noted the Homes for Ukraine funding received and expenditure defrayed to date to fulfil the obligations placed on local authorities by the government's Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme; (ii) Noted the priorities for the council's support of refugees and asylum seekers for the coming year as set out in the report; (iii) Gave delegated authority to the Executive Director Housing, Neighbourhoods & Communities, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to defray unallocated current and future resources in accordance with the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme requirements and conditions and to fulfil the council's obligations under the scheme.

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The report updates the committee on Brighton & Hove’s support for refugees, asylum seekers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, including people arriving from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong. It reports that £2,835,000 had been received for the Homes for Ukraine scheme, of which £1,427,981 had been allocated or spent, and sets out priorities for the following year.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

That the committee notes the council’s work, Homes for Ukraine funding received and expenditure, and priorities for supporting refugees and asylum seekers. It also recommends that the Policy & Resources Committee notes the funding and priorities and delegates authority to the Executive Director of Housing, Neighbourhoods & Communities, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to defray unallocated current and future Homes for Ukraine resources in line with scheme requirements.

Financial impact

The council had received £2,835,000 in Homes for Ukraine funding, with £1,427,981 allocated, £1,407,019 yet to be allocated, and £167,294 allocated to the Third Sector. A further £11,000 was used for the Hong Kong Welcome Programme.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture Committee

Date in document

15 Sep 2022

Stakeholders named

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Refugees and asylum seekersUkrainian guests and hostsUnaccompanied asylum-seeking childrenRefugee and migrant community groupsLocal charities and voluntary-sector organisationsPrivate landlordsSchools and education providersNHS servicesHome OfficeBrighton & Hove City Council

Next steps

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Policy & Resources Committee to note the Homes for Ukraine funding received and expenditure.
Policy & Resources Committee to note the priorities for refugee and asylum-seeker support for the coming year.
The Executive Director of Housing, Neighbourhoods & Communities, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to allocate unallocated current and future Homes for Ukraine resources in accordance with scheme requirements.
Develop coordinated support for Ukrainian refugees and other people seeking sanctuary.
Review refugee resettlement support, housing pathways, mental health services, immigration legal advice and ESOL provision.
Continue work with Sanctuary on Sea on City of Sanctuary reaccreditation and the Inclusive Cities Action Plan.

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