Decision details

RESOLVED:

KEY DECISION

That the Executive:

a.    Approved the approach to funding as set out at paragraph 5.8 (Table One) of the report

b.    Noted that the use of the funding will ensure that the Council meets the obligations set out by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to ensure adequate safeguarding and support is provided to sponsoring households and Ukrainian guests to enable the successful integration of Ukrainian refugees in North Northamptonshire.

c.    Delegated authority to the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, in liaison with the Executive Director for Adults, Communities and Wellbeing, to take any further decisions and/or actions required to appropriately support both refugees and sponsors in North Northamptonshire. 

Reasons for Recommendations: By approving these recommendations, Council Officers will be able to set a clear approach  for how the Local Authority funding will be effectively used to support and help the integration of Ukrainian Refugees into their local communities.

Alternative Options considered: The alternative is not to set out a clear approach for how the Tariff will be applied in North Northamptonshire.