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Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan – A council-wide approach to supporting those seeking sanctuary.

This report presents the Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan for approval by Cabinet. The Strategy forms the basis of Merton’s application to be awarded Borough of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/08/2024

General exception notice

This item is subject to the General Exception procedure (see Part 4B of the Council's Constitution). It is proposed to take a key decision on the decision date shown below. It would be impracticable to defer the decision until it has been included on the next Forward Plan. This notice has been issued by the Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council and has been issued to the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Commission and relevant scrutiny panel.

Decision due: 17 Sep 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Civic Pride

Lead director: Executive Director of Innovation & Change

Contact: Octavia Lamb, Head of Policy, Strategy and Partnerships Tel: 020 8545 3989.

Documents to be considered: Officer report.

Agenda items

Documents

  • Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan – A council-wide approach to supporting those seeking sanctuary.