Decision details

Recommendations approved

Reasons for recommendations

The Home Office’s policies and procedures associated with resettlement are constantly changing. As a consequence, so are the support needs of asylum seekers, refugees and the pressures on local services.  The above recommendations advise that the current funding be used to cover council costs over subsequent years to mitigate the impacts of resettlement in Chorley.

Other options considered and rejected

To return the funding to the Home Office and not use it to support resettlers in Chorley or alleviate pressures on local services.