The government have announced a continuation of the resettlement programme, the ‘Global Resettlement Scheme’. Migration Yorkshire seeks to continue to co-ordinate the programme for the Yorkshire and Humber local authorities, accept grant funding from the Home office and re-distribute to local authorities and delivery partners through the Yorkshire and Humber region to provide housing and associated integration assistance to participants in the resettlement programme.
A procurement exercise during 2020 will decide on the Integration and Caseworker Support provider, post 2021. In the meantime, grant an extension to the current provider arrangement– Refugee Council.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2020
Decision due: Not before 8th Feb 2020 by Director of Communities, Housing & Environment
Lead director: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment
Department: Communities, Housing and Environment
Contact: Charlotte Cooke, European Projects Manager Email: charlotte.cooke@migrationyorkshire.org.uk.
Consultation process
Meetings with key Home office staff to confirm arrival numbers and operational issues.
Discussions with resettlement board partners (local authorities) and stakeholders.