The Head of Housing & Health presented the report which sought Cabinet approval for the proposed assessment form following the meeting of Cabinet on 15 October 2016, when it was resolved that Officers work on and implement a process to consider applications from potential Community Sponsors under the Government’s Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme (VPRS) Community Sponsorship Programme. 

The Housing & Health Advisory Committee had considered and noted the same report.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved:  That

a)     the assessment form for the Council’s response to Community Sponsorship Programme Resettlement Plan applications as set out at Appendix A to the report, be agreed; and

b)   authority be delegated to the Portfolio Holder for Housing, following consultation with local Members, to make decisions relating to the VPRS Community Sponsorship Programme Resettlement Plan assessment.