Decision details

Further to Minute No. 38, 25^th July 2018, the Director of Communities and Environment submitted a report which provided an annual update on migration activity being delivered both on a citywide level and also with supported migrant populations in Leeds. The report also provided an update on key migration population trends in the past year and on national policy changes, specifically on the approach in place to support EU citizens living in Leeds obtain settled status.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the annual update on migration activity taking place in Leeds, as detailed within the submitted report, be received and endorsed;

(b)  That it be noted that the Director of Communities and Environment and the Executive Member for Communities are responsible for leading this work through the Council’s ‘Stronger Communities’ Programme, with it also being noted that the Chief Officer (Communities) is responsible for leading on the work of the Leeds Strategic Migration Board;

(c)  That a further update on the progress being made in this area be submitted to the Board in July 2020.