Decision details

The Committee:

(1)          Agreed that the Council should participate in the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) to assist up to 10 Syrian refugee households over 5 years only using suitable properties provided for this specific purpose as set out in Option 3 in the report;

(2)          Noted, and in principle, supported the intention of Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network to apply and become a Community Sponsor and authorised the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Committee to endorse their application if she thinks it appropriate to do so.