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Council to offer “appropriate support” to refugees amid Afghanistan crisis

News | Rhiannon James - Local Democracy Reporting Service | Published: 13:43, Wednesday August 18th, 2021.
Last updated: 19:06, Wednesday October 18th, 2023

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Caerphilly Council's headquarters in Tredomen
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Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it is working with the Welsh Government to support refugees amid the crisis in Afghanistan.

However, the number of refugees that will be accomodated in the borough has yet to be confirmed.

Councillor Jamie Pritchard, Deputy Leader of the council said the local authority is currently working with both the Welsh Government and the Home Office to “offer appropriate support to those who need it”.

He added: “Caerphilly Council is already participating in the Asylum Dispersal Scheme and we have provided a safe haven for refugees over recent years. We will continue to play an active part in this key humanitarian role going forward.”

The council agreed to the asylum dispersal scheme in July this year. It is a pilot programme run by and funded by the Home Office.

Borough to take part in Home Office asylum seeker scheme

As part of the programme, Caerphilly County Borough will provide accomodation and support to five asylum seeking families.

Councils across Wales have agreed to support refugees fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control of the country.

The Welsh Government’s Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, said: “The Welsh government is working very hard with our local authorities, and indeed with the UK government, to ensure that we can do what we can to provide support in the right places to find homes for people fleeing the situation in Afghanistan.”

Those eligible to resettle in the UK include Afghans who worked for the UK Government, those deemed to be at high or imminent risk, interpreters, cultural advisers, and embassy staff.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said on Twitter: “We want Wales to be a Nation of Sanctuary and we’ll do everything we can to support evacuations from Afghanistan. We’re working with the Home Office and councils on preparations to support those who need it.”


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