Issue details

New Asylum and Refugee funding

All council’s in England have been requested to provide more accommodation and support for Asylum seekers and Refugee’s. Funding proportionate to the number of new ‘bed spaces’ secured by SERCO and a one off grant for those areas already providing support through existing accommodation is detailed in this report.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/11/2022

Decision due: 8 Dec 2022 by Executive Board

Lead member: Executive Member for Adults Social Care & Health

Lead director: Strategic Director of Adults and Health

Department: Adults Social Care & Health

Contact: Mark Aspin Email: mark.aspin@blackburn.gov.uk.