Cornwall Council’s commitment to unaccompanied refugee children made by the Leader at Full Council this week. Below is what he said: Statement re: Cornwall Council’s position on unaccompanied child refugees On the 4th of May the Government agreed to resettle unaccompanied child refugees who are currently in Europe to the UK. The Minister for ImmigrationRead More »
Refugee Briefing from Cornwall Council’s Leader: The Government is still committed to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK over the term of Parliament as an extension to the existing Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation scheme. This scheme, which is currently voluntary for local authorities, only covers vulnerable refugees (women, those with severe medical needs andRead More »
Whilst statements from the Leader of Cornwall Council are a good starting point, I am giving little nudges to do more. I have committed to supporting Tiny Soul (a group based in the Town Hall in St Just) in their efforts to reach out to vulnerable mums & babies, with their knitted gifts. Whilst not setRead More »
Cornwall Council’s Leader extends cautious welcome to refugees in his statement to Full Council on 15 September. A press released followed: The Leader of Cornwall Council John Pollard has pledged Cornwall’s support for the refugees fleeing the Sryian civil war and says that the authority has been drawing up plans to ensure it is readyRead More »
Refugees: Statement from Leader of Cornwall Council, John Pollard has been issued today: “No-one can fail to have been affected by the scenes we have all witnessed as the refugee crisis has developed over recent days. Cornwall has a proud record of being welcoming and inclusive and we will play our part in doing whateverRead More »
Refugees: Position of Cornwall Council has not yet be given. I just want to inform readers and supporters of me that I have emailed LibDem Cabinet members, on the Council, to ask what plans are being put in place to receive people and offering my own suggestions. I have not yet had a reply butRead More »
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