Decision details

Homes for Ukraine

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report will provide an overview on the Homes for Ukraine Scheme locally and our plan to ensure guests have the support required to reside in Staffordshire

Decisions:

 

“Staffordshire has a long and proud history of helping those who have had no choice but to flee war and persecution, and Staffordshire people have stepped up in their hundreds to help people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

 

It is clear that the war in Ukraine will not end any time soon, so it is important to ensure we have the right team in place so we can help support not just the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but also broader resettlement programmes.

 

We will also continue working with our district and borough councils, health, education and community partners, as well as the voluntary sector to ensure the right support is in place at the right time.”

 

Victoria Wilson, Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture

 

Reasons for the Decision – To consider proposals for the Homes for Ukraine scheme in Staffordshire including the development of a Resettlement Team to support the scheme and broader resettlement programme.

 

Decision – (a) That the progress to date in relation to the Homes for Ukraine Scheme be acknowledged.

 

(b) That the proposed approach for the development of a Resettlement Team to support the Homes for Ukraine scheme and broader resettlement programme, be endorsed.

 

(c) That the Financial breakdown and spend in line with these proposals (based on the actual costs as these figures are still subject to change as more people arrive), be approved.

 

(d) That thanks be extended to the sponsors for the compassion and generosity they have shown in offering to sponsor a family fleeing the conflict in Ukraine and welcoming them to Staffordshire.

Report author: Kelly King

Publication date: 15/12/2022

Date of decision: 14/12/2022

Decided at meeting: 14/12/2022 - Cabinet

Effective from: 21/12/2022

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