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Freedom of Information Request

FOI new migrant arrivals

Received: 29 April 2025

1. What information does the authority provide to new asylum seekers/refugees/those currently awaiting processing to help them settle and integrate into the local area?For example - what information is provided on law and expected behaviour in the UK?2. What information is provided to the existing, settled population in the local area to prepare them for the presence of asylum seekers/refugees/those currently awaiting?3. What information information or instruction does the authority provide to staff on the subject of new asylum seekers/refugees/those currently awaiting processing?For example, is there any internal set of training materials that might offer advice on handling migrant communities, or maintaining social cohesion?4. What information or instruction has been provided to the local authority, or its staff, from central government to assist with the settlement of asylum seekers/refugees/those currently awaiting processing?For example, any training days to help staff learn best practice for dealing with migrant populations?Have any booklets been provided on maintaining social cohesion?How did the Home Office notify the local authority that migrants would be housed in the area?

Outcome / Documents

  • Response (some not held) - application/pdf - Download