Decision details

AGREED:

               i.        That the council response to date to the Afghan resettlement requests and the initial pledge made to support families to resettle in North Northamptonshire be noted.

              ii.        That the work to date in mobilising the North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) Afghan Resettlement Tactical Coordination Group (TCG) and preparatory work undertaken in anticipation of both a bridging hotel and longer-term resettlement requests be noted

             iii.        To recommend the following feedback and suggestions to the Executive for consideration:

a)    That future resource be identified to close potential funding gaps if required.

b)    Provision be identified to support applications for permanent housing and financial aid.

c)    Note the support of the Panel in granting security of tenure for a minimum period of 12 months

(To provide advice to executive members on how it may consider future approaches to supporting resettlement of Afghan families in North Northamptonshire.)