Decision details

To seek approval for continuing commitment and support from Bristol City Council under the Government’s Resettlement Scheme for 2021-25.

Cabinet

1. Approved the target to resettle at least 15 families or 80 people a year under the Government’s UK Resettlement Scheme’s arrivals in 2021-22.
2. Approved the target to resettle at least 15 families or 80 people a year if the Government extends the UK Resettlement Schemes for new arrivals in from 2022-25.
3. Authorised the Executive Director People in consultation with the Cabinet Member Adult Social Care to implement the Bristol Resettlement scheme at a cost of £1.6m in 2021-22 which is fully funded by the Home Office Grant.
4. Authorised, subject to the extension of the UK Resettlement Schemes for new arrivals from 2022-25 and full funding by the Home Office Grant, the Executive Director People in consultation with the Cabinet Member Adult Social Care to implement the Bristol Resettlement scheme at a cost of £1.6m per year from 2022-25.